Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connection
ES3500 Series User’s Guide
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2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
• Two mounting brackets.
• Eight M3 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
• Four M5 flat head screws and a #2 Philips screwdriver.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
2.3.1.1 Precautions
• Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all the equipment it contains.
• Make sure the position of the Switch does not make the rack unstable or top-heavy. Take all
necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before installing the unit.
2.3.2 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch
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Position a mounting bracket on one side of the Switch, lining up the four screw holes on the bracket
with the screw holes on the side of the Switch.
Figure 5
Attaching the Mounting Brackets (non-desktop models)
Figure 6
Attaching the Mounting Brackets (desktop models)
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Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, install the M3 flat head screws through the mounting bracket holes
into the Switch.
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to install the second mounting bracket on the other side of the Switch.
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You may now mount the Switch on a rack. Proceed to the next section.