Avocent
®
MAtrix high perforMAnce KvM
switching systeM
Quick Installation Guide
1
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Assembling the rack mount rails
Each rack mount rail consists of two
brackets. For the right rail, slide the
two A brackets together. For the left
rail, slide the two B brackets together.
When installing the rail assemblies into
the rack cabinet, make sure the rail
flanges point away from the center of
the rack.
NOTE:
The brackets are not interchange-
able. Be sure to use the A rack rail
assembly on the right side of the rack
cabinet and the B assembly on the left
side of the rack cabinet.
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Installing the rack mount rails to
the rack
Using the guide pins on the rails, attach
the two rack mount rail assemblies to
the front and back of the the rack and
tighten the captive screws.
3
Installing the switch in the rack
From the rear of the rack, slide the
switch into the rails. Ensure the switch
brackets are securely inserted into the
rails and tighten the screws to secure
the switch.
4
Verifying switch placement in
the rack
Be sure that the back of the Matrix
switch is mounted in the rear of the rack.
Rack mounting the switch
2
3
Square Hole
in Rear Rail
Flange
No Hole
in Front Rail
Flange
Front of Rack
Rear of Rack
4
Captive
Screw
Guide
Pin
(VIEW FRoM
ABoVE)
Rail Flange
Rail Flange
FRONT
of Rack Cabinet
BACK
of Rack Cabinet
Rack Rail
Assembly
‘B’
(LHS)
Rack Rail
Assembly
‘A’
(RHS)
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