SmartSwitch Router 2000 Getting Started Guide 45Chapter 2: Hardware InstallationFigure 8. Installing the SSR 2000 chassis in an equipment rackTo install the SSR 2000 in an equipment rack:1. If your SSR 2000 is not already equipped with rack-mounting brackets, take thefollowing steps. Otherwise skip to Step 2.a. Align one of the mounting brackets over the corresponding holes in the side ofthe SSR 2000. The mounting bracket is correctly positioned when the side withtwo open mounting holes is flush with the front of the SSR 2000.b. Use the phillips-head screwdriver and the supplied phillips-head screws to attachthe mounting bracket to both the side and bottom of the chassis. (There are fourholes for each rack mounting bracket—the one on the side of the chassis that youexposed in Step a, and three holes in the bottom of the chassis.)Note: Be sure to use the phillips-head screws supplied by Cabletron. If you usescrews that are longer than the ones included with your shipment, thereis a danger of damaging the SSR 2000‘s internal components.c. Attach the other mounting bracket.2. Along with an assistant, lift the SSR 2000 into place in the mounting rack.3. While your assistant holds the chassis in place, use the phillips-head screwdriver andfour phillips-head screws to attach the mounting brackets to the mounting rack.Caution : Make sure the screws are tight before your assistant releases the chassis. If youaccidentally leave the screws loose, the chassis can slip and fall, possibly becomingdamaged.Installing an Expansion ModuleWarning : Before performing any upgrade or installation procedures, ensure that theSSR 2000 is powered off and that you are properly “grounded” to avoid electrostaticdischarge while working inside the SSR 2000’s chassis.2187654321 8765432120001000BASE-SX8765432110/100BASE-TX1324CONSOLE10/100 MGMTOKERR DIAGHBTRSTSSR-2-TX SSR-2-SX10/100BASE-TX 10/100BASE-TXTxRx ANLinkTxRx ANLinkSSR-2SYS