m-series rack mount kit installation instructions

Installation Instructions
7m-series rack mount kit installation instructions
3. Using a torque driver, torque the screws to 22 in-lbs.
4. Locate the two rear mounting brackets in the shipping carton.
5. Secure the two rear mounting brackets to each side of the switch, as shown in
Figure 3. For each bracket, use two screws.
6. Using a torque driver, torque the screws to 22 in-lbs.
Inserting Cage Nuts
Before placing the switch into the rack, insert the cage nuts into the appropriate
locations along the rack rails. Read the following sections for instructions on inserting
front and rear cage nuts in the rack.
Inserting the Front Cage Nuts in the Rack
Use these steps to insert the four supplied cage nuts in the rack’s front rails.
1. Select one of the front rails. Count up 11 round openings from the top screw of the
shelf bracket, and insert the first of four cage nuts.
2. Count up 9 round openings from the cage nut you just installed, and insert the next
cage nut.
3. To install cage nuts in the companion front rail, repeat step 1 through step 2.
Inserting the Rear Cage Nuts in the Rack
Use these steps to insert the four supplied cage nuts in the rack’s rear rails.
1. Select one of the rear rails, and count up 6 round openings from the top screw of
the rear shelf bracket. Insert the first of four cage nuts.
2. Count up 16 round openings from the cage nut you just installed, and insert the
next cage nut.
3. To install cage nuts in the companion rear rail, repeat step 1 through step 2.
Finalizing the Rack Mounting Procedure
Read the following sections to complete the installation procedure.