Slide Rack Mount Kit

Installation Procedure

Publication Number: 53-0001625-06

53-0001625-06
Publication Date: 12/19/03

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Document History
The following table lists revision history of the Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure. Document Title Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Publication Number Summary of Changes 53-0001625-01 53-0001625-02 53-0001625-03 53-0001625-04 53-0001625-05 53-0001625-06 First release (new book) n.a. Internal review only. Added 2U switch installation procedures to support SilkWorm AP7420 switches. Revised publication number. Complete reformat (including altering procedures), provided new illustrations, and added SilkWorm 3250/3850 support. Publication Date March 2002 November 2002 August 2003 September 2003 September 2003 December 2003

Overview
You can use the slide rack mount kit to install a 1U, 1.5U, or 2U SilkWorm switch in a standard 19-inch EIA rack. The installation methods are listed in Table 1 on page 4. Note U represents a rack unit of space in a standard EIA cabinet. 1U equals 1.75 inches (4.44 cm). Refer to the following sections to install the slide rack mount kit:

"Installation Requirements" on page 4 "Planning the Switch Installation" on page 7 "Preparing Slide Assemblies" on page 8 "Installing the Switch to Slide Out Port Side" on page 8 "Installing the Switch to Slide Out Nonport Side" on page 21

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Table 1 Switch Height 1U

Switch Installation Methods Using the Slide Rack Mount Kit Switch Type SilkWorm 2000-series, 3200-series, and 3800series Slide Direction and Positioning Switch slides out of port side of cabinet (exhaust-air side). Port side of switch is flush with edge of cabinet. Switch slides out of nonport side of cabinet (air-intake side). Port side of switch is set 3 inches back from edge of cabinet (allows a more gradual bend in cables). Cabinet Rail Type Round-hole Square-hole Round-hole Square-hole

1.5U

SilkWorm 3900

Switch slides out of port side of cabinet (exhaust-air side). Port side of switch is flush with edge of cabinet. Switch slides out of nonport side of cabinet (air-intake side). Port side of switch is set 3 inches back from edge of cabinet (allows a more gradual bend in cables).

Round-hole Square-hole Round-hole Square-hole

2U

SilkWorm AP7420

Switch slides out of port side of cabinet (exhaust-air side). Port side of switch is flush with edge of cabinet. Note: Nonport-side installation is not supported.

Round-hole Square-hole

Installation Requirements
Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete this procedure. Slide rack mount kit installation requirements include:

Electrical requirements:

Use a primary AC input 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, correctly wired with the circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes. Use an adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by electrical rating on the switch nameplate. Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection, and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit such as a power strip. Plan the installation so that the nonport side of the switch faces the cool-air aisle. This allows the switch fans to pull in cool air. Verify that the air flow available to the air intake vents meets the minimum requirements specified for the switch being installed. Verify that the ambient air temperature at the nonport side of the switch does not exceed 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) while the switch is operating.

Thermal requirements:

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Cabinet specifications:

Use a standard EIA cabinet. Plan a cabinet space that is up to 2 rack units (2U) high and 11 to 30 inches deep, depending on the switch being installed. Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the weight limits of the cabinet or unbalance the cabinet in any way. Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake.

Tool Requirements and Parts List

The following tools are required to perform this procedure:

Phillips #2 screwdriver with torque capability 1/4-inch slotted-blade screwdriver with torque capability Items Included in the Slide Rack Mount Kit Description Slide assembly, containing one inner and one outer slide rail, with Items B, C, and D installed on the outer slide rail (each slide assembly is bagged separately) Three-hole slide mount L-bracket Locking hex nut, 8-32 (for Item D) Slotted screw, 8-32 x 3/8 inch, zinc Power cord clip Phillips screw, 10-32 x 3/8 inch, black Three-hole rack nut bar, 8-32 (for Item F) Alignment washer Retainer nut, 10-32 (for Item F) Left rack mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) Right rack mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) Left mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) Right mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for port side) Phillips screw, 8-32 x 1/4 inch, black Back rack mount bracket (unexpected movement safety bracket for nonport side) Phillips screw, 8-32 x 3/16 inch, zinc Total Qty. 2 4 12 12 6 12 4 12 12 1 1 1 1 4 2 12

Ensure all of the items listed in Table 2 are included in your kit. See Figure 1 on page 6 for an illustration of each item. Table 2 Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P

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Figure 1

Items Included in the Slide Rack Mount Kit

B (4x)

C (8x)
scale: 1/2" = 1" scale: 5/16" = 1" scale: 3/16" = 1"

Item A
(2x)

E D (6x)
Note: Scale is 1/2" = 1" unless otherwise noted.
scale: 1/2" = 1"

(6x)

scale: 1/2" = 1"

F (12x)

G
(4x)

H (12x)

I (12x)

Note:
Heavy box outlines indicates separate packages of components

K
(1x)

M
(1x)

N (4x)

J
(1x)

L
(1x)

O (2x)

C (4x)

D (4x)

P (12x)
3.001

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Planning the Switch Installation

This section helps you plan how to install the switch in a cabinet. Note When replacing the rack mount hardware of a previously installed switch, first power down the switch and remove all attached cables and power cords; then, remove the switch from the cabinet and uninstall all rack mount hardware. To plan the position of the switch in the cabinet: 1. 2. Plan the orientation of the switch so that the nonport side faces the air-intake aisle. Plan 1U, 1.5U, or 2U of rack space for your specific switch. The slide rack mount kit supports the following switch sizes:

1U 1.5U 2U

SilkWorm 2000-series, 3200-series, and 3800-series SilkWorm 3900 SilkWorm AP7420 Note U represents a rack unit of space in a standard EIA cabinet. 1U equals 1.75 inches (4.44 cm).

3.

For 1.5U switches only, determine whether you want the additional 0.5U or 1U of the switch to be above or below the brackets. The L-brackets cover three holes (1U) on each cabinet rail (see Figure 2).

Figure 2

1.5U Switch Installed with 0.5U Above the L-bracket

1.5U Switch

Cabinet Rail (round hole)

IOIOI

IP
16 0 17 1 18 2 19 3 20 4 21 5 22 6 23 7 24 8 25 9 26 10 27 11 28 12 29 13 30 14 31 15

0.5U 1U

B L-bracket

scale: 1/4" = 1"

Slide Rail Assembly A

3.002

4.

Determine the direction in which you want the switch to slide:

Toward the exhaust-air aisle (port side; see Figure 14 on page 19) Toward the air-intake aisle (nonport side; see Figure 25 on page 30) Caution SilkWorm AP7420 only supports port-side installation due to the length of the switch.

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Preparing Slide Assemblies

To prepare both slide assemblies for installation: 1. 2. Locate the slide assembly (Item A) in the kit (see Figure 1 on page 6). Pull the inner slide rail out until the lock engages (see Figure 3). Pulling the Slide Rails Apart
Slide Assembly

Figure 3

A
Lock-release Lever

Inner Slide Rail

Lock-release Lever

scale:5/16" = 1" M
Push to release
3.003

scale:1/8" = 1"

3. 4.

Press the lock-release lever located inside the inner slide rail and pull the inner rail away from the outer rail. Repeat step 1 through step 3 with the second slide assembly.

Proceed to "Installing the Switch to Slide Out Port Side", next, or "Installing the Switch to Slide Out Nonport Side" on page 21.

Installing the Switch to Slide Out Port Side

This section provides the following information:

"Attaching Inner Slide Rails" on page 9 "Attaching Rack Mount Brackets" on page 10 "Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails" on page 11 "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17

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Attaching Inner Slide Rails

To attach the inner slide rails: 1. 2. Position an inner slide rail with the flat side against the switch and the end containing the lock-release lever toward the nonport side of the switch. Align the rail holes with the holes drilled in the side of the switch (see Figure 4). Installing Inner Rail in the Lower Holes to Allow a 1.5U Switch to Slide Out of Port Side
2

Figure 4

3 3 1 2

scale:3/16" = 1"

Lower Holes 1.5U Switch Lock-release Lever

Inner Slide Rail

IP
29 30 31

13

14

15

P (3x)

3.004

3.

Attach the rail using three Phillips 8-32 x 3/16-inch screws (Item P). For 1.5U switches, choose from the upper or lower rail holes to determine vertical positioning. 1U and 2U switches only have a single row of holes for mounting brackets. Caution Using screws longer than the specified length can damage the switch. Use only the screws provided with the kit.

4. 5.

Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the inner slide rail on the other side of the switch.

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Attaching Rack Mount Brackets

Installing the rack mount brackets prevents unexpected movement, such as from an earthquake. To attach rack mount brackets: 1. Position the right mount bracket (Item M) next to the right side of the switch (see Figure 5). Note For a 1U switch, use Item O instead of Item M. If you used the lower holes for the inner side rails, install the rack mount brackets using the lower two of the rack mount bracket holes. If you used the upper holes for the inner side rails, install the rack mount brackets using the upper two of the rack mount bracket holes. Note For upper-hole installation, use Item M on the left and Item L on the right of the switch. Figure 5 Attaching a Rack Mount Bracket

scale: 5/16" = 1"

IP
29 30 31

13

14

15

N (2x)

M
(Item L on left side)

3.005

2.

Attach the right rack mount bracket to the switch using two Phillips 8-32 x 1/4 inch screws (Item N). Caution Using screws longer than the specified length can damage the switch. Use only the screws provided with the kit.

3. 4.

Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 3 for the left rack mount bracket (Item L). Note For a 1U switch, use Item O instead of Item L.

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Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails

Each slide assembly (Item A) includes two L-brackets (Item B) that attach to the cabinet rails (either round-hole or square-hole). The slide rack mount kit includes hardware compatible with both cabinet rail types. Note Two methods are available for square-hole cabinet rails. The following sections provide installation instructions for each type of cabinet rail:

"Round-hole Cabinet Rails" "Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)" on page 13 "Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)" on page 15

Round-hole Cabinet Rails

To install the round-hole hardware: 1. On the port side of the outer slide rail, loosen the nuts (Item C) securing the L-bracket (Item B) and extend the end of the bracket beyond the end of the slide rail by 5/8 inch (see Figure 6). Repositioning allows the rack mount brackets to align with the cabinet rails. Figure 6 Repositioning the L-brackets
Loosen Item C (2x)

Outer Slide Rail 5/8" scale: 3/8" = 1" 5/8"

3.006

2. 3.

Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the nonport side of the cabinet (see Figure 7 on page 12). Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket as necessary. Note If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.

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4.

Attach the L-brackets (Item B) to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and two of the threehole nut bars (Item G). Note Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O or M) later (refer to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17).

Figure 7

Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Round-hole Cabinet Rails

Cabinet Rail (non-port side) scale: 3/8" = 1" Cabinet Rail (port side) Outer Slide Rail (closed end on non-port side)

F (3x)

B G G

F (2x)

3.007

5. 6.

Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 5 for the other rail.

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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)

To install the square-hole hardware using method A: 1. On the port side of the outer slide rail, loosen the nuts (Item C) securing the L-bracket (Item B) and extend the end of the bracket beyond the end of the slide rail by 5/8 inch (see Figure 8). Repositioning allows the rack mount brackets to align with the cabinet rails. Figure 8 Repositioning the L-brackets
Loosen Item C (2x)

Outer Slide Rail 5/8" scale: 3/8" = 1" 5/8"

3.006

2. 3.

Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the nonport side of the cabinet (see Figure 9 on page 14). Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket as necessary. Note If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.

4.

Attach the L-brackets (Item B) to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and five retainer nuts (Item I). Note Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O or M) later (refer to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17).

5. 6.

Tighten the retainer nuts (Item I) to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 5 for the other rail.

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Figure 9

Method A for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails

scale: 3/8" = 1" Square Hole Cabinet Rail (port side)

Outer Slide Rail (closed end on non-port side)

(3x) F

F (2x) I (2x)

I (3x)

Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

3.008

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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)

To install the square-hole hardware using method B: 1. On the port side of the outer slide rail, loosen the nuts (Item C) securing the L-bracket (Item B) and extend the end of the bracket beyond the end of the slide rail by 5/8 inch (see Figure 10). Repositioning allows the rack mount brackets to align with the cabinet rails. Figure 10 Repositioning the L-brackets
Loosen Item C (2x)

Outer Slide Rail 5/8" scale: 3/8" = 1" 5/8"

3.006

2. 3.

Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the nonport side of the cabinet (see Figure 11 on page 16). Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket as necessary. Note If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth.

4.

Attach the L-brackets (Item B) to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F), six alignment washers (Item H), and two of the three-hole nut bars (Item G). Note Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O or M) later (refer to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 17); however, position an alignment washer (Item H) between the L-bracket (Item B) and the cabinet rail.

5. 6.

Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 5 for the other rail.

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Figure 11

Method B for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails

Outer Slide Rail (closed end on non-port side) Cabinet Rail (port side)

F (3x)
scale: 3/8" = 1"

H (3x)

G F (2x) G
Cabinet Rail (non-port side) (3x) H
3.009

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Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet

To install the switch in the cabinet: 1. Position the power cord clips (Item E) on the outer surface of both outer slide rails (see Figure 12). Ensure that the clips do not interfere with the movement of the rails. Position all the clips either with the tabs above or with the tabs below the rail. Figure 12 Attaching Power Cord Clips

3/16" = 1" .1875" = 1" Cabinet Rail (port side)

A
Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

B (2x)

E (3x)
3.010

2.

Insert the power cords into the power cord clips, with the power cord prongs pointing toward the power source (see Figure 13 on page 18). Allow a minimum service loop of 6 inches at the switch to ensure freedom to plug and unplug the power cords. Ensure the power cords route completely outside of the slide rails. Caution Ensure the power cords align in the clips and do not fall inside the slide rails. To prevent the cords from being pulled out of the clips, unplug the cords from the switch before moving the switch on the slide rails.

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Figure 13

Inserting Power Cords in Clips

3/16" = 1" Power Cord

E (3x)

Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

Cabinet Rail (port side)

3.011

3. 4.

Position the switch next to the cabinet; align and insert the inner rails inside the outer rails (see Figure 14 on page 19). Gently slide the switch into the cabinet; check rail alignment by sliding the switch out and back into the cabinet. If there is any resistance, pull the switch out of the cabinet and realign the slide rails.

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Figure 14

Inserting the Switch

Slide Rail Closed End

Switch (Slides in/out on Port Side)

Slide Rail Open End Outer Slide Rail

1

IO IO

16 17 0 18 1 19 2 20 3 21 4 22 5 23 6 24 7 25 8 26 9 27 10 28 11

Port side installation scale: .10" = 1"

2 3 3 1 2

Cabinet Rail

Inner Slide Rail Lock-release Lever

IP
29 12 30 13 31 14 15

3.012

5.

Secure the rack mount brackets to the cabinet rails using one Phillips 10-32 x 3/8 inch screw (Item F) per bracket and tighten the screws to a torque of 25 inch-pounds (29 cm-kgs). For square-hole cabinet rail method A installations, use the remaining retainer nut (Item I) to secure the screw. See Figure 15 on page 20 for a round-hole cabinet rail; see Figure 16 on page 20 (Method A) or Figure 17 on page 21 (Method B) for a square-hole cabinet rail. Caution Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For power-on and configuration instructions, refer to the hardware manual for your specific switch.

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Figure 15

Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Round-hole Cabinet Rails

Round Hole Cabinet Rail (port side)

IP
29 30 31

13

14

15

G
(exploded for clarity)

scale: 3/8" = 1"

3.013

Figure 16

Method A for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails
Square Hole Cabinet Rail (port side)

scale: 3/8" = 1"

IP
29 30 31

13

14

15

I
For attaching Item M (exploded for clarity)

I (2x) F
For attaching Slide Rail Bracket (Item B)
3.014

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Method B for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails
Square Hole Cabinet Rail (port side)

scale: 3/8" = 1"

M
IP
29 30 31

13

14

15

G
(exploded for clarity)

H (3x)

Alignment Washer (installed when attaching Slide "L" Bracket)

Installing the Switch to Slide Out Nonport Side

Caution SilkWorm AP7420 only supports port-side installation due to the length of the switch. This section provides the following information:

3.015

"Attaching Inner Slide Rails" on page 22 "Attaching Rack Mount Brackets" on page 23 "Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails" on page 24 "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28

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Attaching Inner Slide Rails

To attach inner slide rails: 1. 2. Position an inner slide rail with the flat side against the switch, facing the end containing the lock-release lever toward the port side of the switch. Align the rail holes with the holes drilled in the side of the switch (see Figure 18). Installing Inner Rail in the Lower Holes to Allow a 1.5U Switch to Slide Out of Nonport Side

Figure 18

scale:3/16" = 1"

2 3 3

1.5U Switch

Lower Holes Inner Slide Rail

IP
29 30 31

13

14

15

P (3x)
3.016

Lock-release Lever

3.

Attach the rail using two Phillips 8-32 x 3/16-inch screws (Item P). For 1.5U switches, choose from the upper or lower rail holes to determine vertical positioning. 1U and 2U switches only have a single row of holes for mounting brackets. Caution Using screws longer than the specified length can damage the switch. Use only the screws provided with the kit.

4. 5.

Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the inner slide rail on the other side of the switch.

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Attaching Rack Mount Brackets

Installing the rack mount brackets prevents unexpected movement, such as from an earthquake. To attach rack mount brackets: 1. Position a back rack mount bracket (Item O) at the end of an inner slide rail (see Figure 19). Position the bracket opposite to the end with the lock-release lever. Figure 19 Attaching the Rack Mount Brackets
(2x) C

O
2 3 3 1 2

scale:3/16" = 1"

D (2x)
Inner Slide Rail
IP
29 30 31

13

14

15

3.017

2. 3. 4.

Attach the brackets to the slide rail using two slotted-head 8-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item D); add lock nuts (Item C) to the end of each screw. Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 3 for the rack mount bracket on the other side of the switch.

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Attaching L-brackets to Cabinet Rails

Each slide assembly (Item A) includes two L-brackets (Item B) that attach to the cabinet rails (either round-hole or square-hole). The slide rack mount kit includes hardware compatible with both cabinet rail types. Note Two methods are available for square-hole cabinet rails. The following sections provide installation instructions for each type of cabinet rail:

"Round-hole Cabinet Rails" "Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)" on page 26 "Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)" on page 27

Round-hole Cabinet Rails

To install the round-hole hardware: 1. 2. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the port side of the cabinet. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket (Item B) as necessary. Note If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth. 3. Attach the L-brackets to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and two of the three-hole nut bars (Item G) (see Figure 20 on page 25). Note Leave the middle hole empty on the nonport side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O) later (refer to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28).

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Figure 20

Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Round-hole Cabinet Rails

Cabinet Rail (port side) scale: 3/8" = 1"

Outer Slide Rail (closed end on port side)

(2x) F

B G G
Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

F (3x)

Closed End on Outer Slide Rail

3.018

4. 5.

Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other rail.

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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method A)

To install the square-hole hardware using method A: 1. 2. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the port side of the cabinet. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket (Item B) as necessary. Note If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth. 3. Attach the L-brackets to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F) and five retainer nuts (Item I) (see Figure 21). Note Leave the middle hole empty on the nonport side for securing the rack mount bracket (Item O) later (refer to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28). Figure 21 Method A for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails

Outer Slide Rail (closed end on port side) Cabinet Rail (port side)

scale: 3/8" = 1"

F (2x)

F (3x) I (3x)

I (2x)

Closed End on Outer Slide Rail

Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

3.019

4. 5.

Tighten the retainer nuts (Item I) to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other rail.

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Square-hole Cabinet Rails (Method B)

To install the square-hole hardware using method B: 1. 2. Position the outer slide rail inside the cabinet rails with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the port side of the cabinet. Loosen and adjust the position of the nonport side L-bracket (Item B) as necessary. Note If side cabinet access is not available, measure the depth of the cabinet, loosen the L-bracket on the nonport side, and adjust the bracket position until the total rail length matches the cabinet depth. 3. Attach the L-brackets to the cabinet rails using five 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item F), six alignment washers (Item H), and two of the three-hole nut bars (Item G) (see Figure 22). Note Leave the middle hole empty on the nonport side for attaching a rack mount bracket (Item O) later (refer to "Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet" on page 28); however, position an alignment washer (Item H) between the L-bracket and the cabinet rail. Figure 22 Method B for Attaching Outer Slide Rails to Square-hole Cabinet Rails

Outer Slide Rail (closed end on port side) scale: 3/8" = 1" Cabinet Rail (port side)

F (2x) H (3x) B G
(3x) F

G
Cabinet Rail (non-port side) (3x) H
3.020

4. 5.

Tighten the screws to 15 inch-pounds (17 cm-kgs). Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other rail.

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Inserting the Switch in the Cabinet

To install the switch in the cabinet: 1. Position the power cord clips (Item E) on the outer surface of both outer slide rails (see Figure 23). Ensure that the clips do not interfere with the movement of the rails. Position all the clips either with the tabs above or with the tabs below the rail. Figure 23 Attaching Power Cord Clips

3/16" = 1" .1875" = 1" Cabinet Rail (port side)

(2x) B

Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

(3x) E

Closed end on Outer Slide Rail

3.021

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Insert the power cords into the power cord clips, with the power cord prongs pointing toward the power source (see Figure 24). Allow a minimum service loop of 6 inches at the switch to ensure freedom to plug and unplug the power cords. Ensure that the power cords route completely outside of the slide rails. Caution Ensure the power cords align in the clips and do not fall inside the slide rails. To prevent the cords from being pulled out of the clips, unplug the cords from the switch before moving the switch on the slide rails.

Figure 24

Inserting Power Cords in Clips

3/16" = 1" Power Cord

E (3x)

Cabinet Rail

Cabinet Rail (port side) Closed end on Outer Slide Rail

3.022

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Position the switch next to the cabinet; align and insert the inner rails inside the outer rails (see Figure 25). Inserting the Switch
Switch (Slides in/out on Non-Port Side)
1

Figure 25

Slide Rail Open End

IO IO I

16 17 0 18 1 19 2 20 3 21 4 22 5 23 6 24 7 25 8 26 9

Non-Port side installation scale: .10" = 1"

3 3 1 2

27 10 28 11 29 12 30 13 31 14 15

IP

Inner Slide Rail Lock-release Lever

Outer Slide Rail Slide Rail Closed End

Cabinet Rail

3.023

4.

Gently slide the switch into the cabinet; check rail alignment by sliding the switch out and back into the cabinet. If there is any resistance, pull the switch out of the cabinet and realign the slide rails.

5.

Secure the rack mount brackets to the cabinet rails using one Phillips 10-32 x 3/8 inch screw (Item F) per bracket and tighten the screws to a torque of 25 inch-pounds (29 cm-kgs). For square-hole cabinet rail method A installations, use the remaining retainer nut (Item I) to secure the screw. See Figure 26 on page 31 for a round-hole cabinet rail; see Figure 27 on page 32 (Method A) or Figure 28 on page 33 (Method B) for a square-hole cabinet rail. Caution Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For power-on and configuration instructions, refer to the hardware manual for your specific switch.

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Figure 26

Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Round-hole Cabinet Rails

Switch (non-port side)

scale: 3/8" = 1"

Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

I
Outer Slide Rail (closed end on port side) Inner Slide Rail (1x)

(2x) I (2x) F (previously installed)

3.024

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Figure 27

Method A for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails

Switch (non-port side) scale: 3/8" = 1"

Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

Outer Slide Rail (closed end on port side) Inner Slide Rail

G
(2x) F (previously installed)
3.025

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Method B for Securing Rack Mount Brackets for Square-hole Cabinet Rails

Switch (non-port side)

scale: 3/8" = 1"

G
(3x) H Outer Slide Rail (closed end on port side) Inner Slide Rail (2x) F (previously installed)

Cabinet Rail (non-port side)

3.026

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