Chassis and Power Supplies
Rack-Mounting
OmniSwitch 10K Hardware Users Guide
August 2015
page 2-9
Rack-Mounting
Refer to the following important guidelines before installing the chassis in a rack:
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Three people are required to rack mount the switch: Two people to lift the chassis into position and one
person to secure the chassis to the rack using the rack mount screws.
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The chassis has two integral rack-mount flanges that support standard 19-inch rack mount installations.
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Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws. Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.
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To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is recommended that you install the switch at the
bottom of the rack whenever possible.
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If you are installing the switch in a relay rack, be sure to install and secure the rack per rack
manufacturer’s specifications.
Note.
Due to its weight and airflow requirements, the OmniSwitch 10K cannot be wall-mounted.
To rack mount the switch, follow the steps below.
1
Mark the holes on the rack where the chassis is to be installed.
2
Using two people, lift and position the chassis until the rack-mount flanges are flush with the rack post.
Refer to
page 2-5
for information on properly lifting the chassis.
3
Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes marked in step 1.
4
Once the holes are aligned, use a third person to insert a screw through the
bottom hole on each flange
.
Tighten both screws until they are secure.
5
Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are secure, install the remaining screws. Be sure that all
screws are securely tightened.
Optional Rack-Mounting Hardware
All OmniSwitch 10K switches are shipped with integral front rack mount flanges. These flanges support
standard 19” rack mount installations. If you have non-standard rack mount requirements, contact your
Alcatel-Lucent representative for information on optional hardware availability.
