Rack Installation for
Supermicro Switches
USER’S MANUAL
1.0
SUPER
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Rack Installation for Supermicro Switches
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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: May 16, 2011
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation Supermicro switches into a rack environ-
ment. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced techni-
cians only.
This manual lists compatible parts available at the time of publication. Always refer
to the Supermicro Web site for updates on supported parts and congurations at
www.supermicro.com.
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Manual Organization
Chapter 1 Introduction
The rst chapter provides an overview of the optional CSE-PT52L rack mounting
kit and safety information for Supermicro switches.
Chapter 2 Rack Installation
This chapter covers detailed instructions for installing the switch into a rack. You
should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconguring your switch into a rack environment.
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................ iii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 1-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 1-1
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 1-2
General Precautions ....................................................................................... 1-2
Lithium Battery Precaution .............................................................................. 1-3
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 1-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 1-3
Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 1-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 1-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 1-4
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Rack Installation
2-1 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 2-1
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ..................................................... 2-1
Separating the Sections of the Rails .............................................................. 2-2
2-2 Inner Rails ....................................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-3
2-3 Outer Rails ...................................................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Outer Rails ................................................................................. 2-4
2-4 Installing the Switch ........................................................................................ 2-6
Installing the Switch into a Rack ..................................................................... 2-6
Installing the Switch into a Telco rack ............................................................. 2-7
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Notes
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