3.1.1
Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis (Two-Post)
The following figure displays the front bracket alignment for attaching the switch into a two-post rack.
Figure 2: Bracket Mount Examples for Two-Post Rack Mount
Note: Center mount is recommended, especially for heavier switches.
The following figure displays improper bracket mounts for two-post rack mount.
Figure 3: Improper Bracket Mount Examples for Two-Post Rack Mount
The following procedure attaches the two-post rack mount brackets to the chassis.
1. Align the mounting brackets with the attachment pins to obtain the desired mounting position.
2. Place the bracket flush on the chassis with attachment pins protruding through key-openings.
3. Slide the bracket toward the front flange until the bracket clip locks with an audible click.
The following figure shows the correct bracket attachment for a front mount.
Figure 4: Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch Chassis
1 Step 1
4 Bracket clip (attached)
2 Step 2
5 Bracket clip (aligned)
3 Step 3
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