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Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches

2-4

2-3  Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Attach the shorter outer rail to the outside of the longer outer rail. You must 

1. 

align the pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same 
direction. 

Adjust both the shorter and longer brackets to the proper length so that the 

2. 

rail fits snugly into the rack. 

Secure the long bracket to the front side of the rack with two M5 screws and 

3. 

the short bracket to the rear side of the rack with three M5 screws. 

Repeat steps 1-4 for the remaining outer rail. 

4. 

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Secure to the 

Front of the Rack

Secure to the 

Rear of the Rack

Figure 2-3: Assembling the Outer Rails

Attach Outer Racks

together

Summary of Contents for CSE-PT52L

Page 1: ...Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches USER S MANUAL 1 0 SUPER ...

Page 2: ...OR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the res...

Page 3: ...tion for the installation Supermicro switches into a rack environ ment Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced techni cians only This manual lists compatible parts available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations at www supermicro com ...

Page 4: ...f the optional CSE PT52L rack mounting kit and safety information for Supermicro switches Chapter 2 Rack Installation This chapter covers detailed instructions for installing the switch into a rack You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your switch into a rack environment ...

Page 5: ... 1 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 1 3 Reduced Airflow 1 3 Mechanical Loading 1 3 Circuit Overloading 1 4 Reliable Ground 1 4 Chapter 2 Rack Installation 2 1 Rack Mounting Instructions 2 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 2 1 Separating the Sections of the Rails 2 2 2 2 Inner Rails 2 3 Installing the Inner Rails 2 3 2 3 Outer Rails 2 4 Installing the Outer Rails 2 4 2 4 Installing the Sw...

Page 6: ...Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches vi Notes ...

Page 7: ...area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack General and Lithium Battery Precautions in the next section 1 3 Preparing for Setup The optional rail kit CSE PT52L ships in a separate box and that box should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mo...

Page 8: ...t came with the com ponents you are adding to your switch if any Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the servers and switches from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of ...

Page 9: ...fill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste man agement agency to dispose of your used battery properly Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be gi...

Page 10: ...ve on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground earth must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e...

Page 11: ...ctions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The CSE PT52L rail kit package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections a fixed inner rail that secures directly to the side of the switch and a fixed outer rail that secures directly to the rac...

Page 12: ...ior to installation in the rack Separating the Rails Separate the inner rail from the outer rail by depressing the black plastic 1 flange inside the inner rail This will release the outer rail Silde the inner rail forward and out of the outer rail 2 The CSE PT52L rail kit also includes a set of inner rail extensions Only the 3 inner rails are required and you may discard the inner rail extensions ...

Page 13: ...ce one of the inner rails on one side of the switch aligning the hook on the 1 side of the switch with the mounting hole in the rail Make sure the inner rail faces outward as illustrated above Slide the inner rail forward so that the rail fits securely into the hook on the 2 side of the switch Secure the inner rail to the switch with one screw as illustrated above 3 Repeat steps 1 2 for the remain...

Page 14: ... must face the same direction Adjust both the shorter and longer brackets to the proper length so that the 2 rail fits snugly into the rack Secure the long bracket to the front side of the rack with two M5 screws and 3 the short bracket to the rear side of the rack with three M5 screws Repeat steps 1 4 for the remaining outer rail 4 Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Fi...

Page 15: ...2 5 Chapter 2 Rack Installation SCALE 0 380 Figure 2 4 Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack 2 3 3 ...

Page 16: ...rm that the outer rails are installed on the rack 2 Align the ends of the inner rails on the switch with the front of the outer rails 3 on the rack Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both 4 sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the switch has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into the locked...

Page 17: ...shaped brackets on either side of the switch four total First determine how far the switch will extend out the front of the rack Larger switches should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back Attach the two front brackets to each side of the switch then position the two rear brackets with just enough space to accommodate the width of the telco rack Finish by sliding the switch i...

Page 18: ...er form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all cl...

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