You can mount an EX-series switch in a rack. If you are installing multiple EX-series switches to function as a virtual chassis, you must install the switches in a rack. Table 22 provides the rack requirements and specifications for an EX-series switch.
Table 22: Rack Requirements and Specifications for an EX-series Switch
Rack Requirement |
Guidelines |
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Rack type |
Use a front-mount rack, four-post (telco) rack, or a center-mount rack. |
Rack size and strength |
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Rack connection to building structure |
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One pair of mounting brackets is supplied with the EX-series switch. The holes in the mounting brackets are spaced at 1 U (1.75 in. or 4.445 cm), so the switch can be mounted in any rack that provides holes spaced at that distance.
The outer edges of the mounting brackets extend the width of either chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm), and the front of the chassis extends approximately 0.5 in. (1.27 cm) beyond the mounting brackets. The spacing of rails and adjacent racks must also allow for the clearances around the switch and rack.
Table 23: EX-series Switches—External Dimensions