Dell PowerConnect B-MLXe Series Getting Started Manual

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PowerConnect B-MLXe Getting Started Guide1353-1001995-01Mounting a chassis in a rackFollow these steps to mount a PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis in a rack.NOTEYou must provide standard #12-24 pan-head screws to mount each chassis in a rack. You will need a Phillipsscrewdriver to perform this task.1. Determine the position of each chassis in the rack. For example, place units with the fewest modules near thetop of the rack, units with more modules near the middle of the rack, and fully populated units near the bottomof the rack.2. Using the keyhole slots in the chassis mounting brackets as a guide, align one screw per rack post, as shown inFigure 5 on page 13. On one side of the rack, the screw should align with the top hole in the mounting bracket.On the other side of the rack, the screw should align with the bottom hole of the mounting bracket. Whentightening these screws, leave approximately 1/4-inch of clearance between the back of the screw head and therack post.FIGURE 5 Positioning the mounting screws in the rack posts3. Starting with the chassis that will be in the lowest position in the rack, mount the chassis in the rack as shown inthe example of the 8-slot chassis in Figure 6. With two or more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion ofeach keyhole slot over the corresponding mounting screw in the rack post.1 Unequal flange equipment rack 2 Network equipment rack5" 3"1 2