Figure 37: Adjustable Mounting Brackets Installed in a Four-Post Rack(J-EX8208 Switch)RelatedDocumentationMounting a J-EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Using a Mechanical Lift on page 104•• Mounting a J-EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet Without Using a Mechanical Lift onpage 107Installing the Power Cord Tray in a Rack or Cabinet for a J-EX8200 SwitchThe power cord tray is supplied with all J-EX8200 switches. The power cord tray isoptional for four-post rack or cabinet installation but mandatory for a two-post rack orcabinet installation. (The remainder of this topic uses “rack” to mean “rack or cabinet.”)To mount a J-EX8208 switch in a two-post rack, you must install the power cord tray inthe rack before installing the switch.The power cord tray provides support for the front of the J-EX8208 chassis duringinstallation of the switch in a two-post rack. The front edge of the chassis rests on theupper edge (lip) of the power cord tray.The power cord tray provides a place to organize and tie down the power cords for thepower supplies.The power cord tray uses 1 U of rack space, so the total space occupied by a J-EX8208switch chassis and power cord tray is 15 U.Ensure that you have the following tools and parts available to install the power cordtray:• A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1, 2, or 3, depending on the size of your rack mountingscrews• A flat-blade (-) screwdriver if you are installing the power cord tray in a rack with square,nonthreaded holes• 4 mounting screws—and 4 cage nuts and washers if your rack requires them—of theappropriate size to attach the power cord tray to the rack (provided for two-post rackinstallation)98Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8208 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide
