HP B-series 16Gb FC Switches Hardware Reference Guide

4. Attach each outer rail as shown in Figure 20 (page 33).
The rails are labeled Left and Right to designate the left side and right side of the rack as
viewed from the front of the cabinet.
NOTE: For switches with Port Side Air Intake, attach Left outer rail to the right side of the
rack and Right outer rail to the left side of the rack.
Figure 20 Attaching the outer rails
a. Slide each rail over the rear mounting brackets.
b. Attach the front of the rail to a front rack upright column using two Phillips screws and
adapter washers.
c. Attach the outer rail to the rear mounting bracket using a Phillips screw.
TIP: Tighten the rear screws just enough for the end of the screw to go through the rear
brackets. Later in the procedure, you will need room to slide the inner rail between the
screw head and the outer bracket.
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