53-1001798-01 January 31, 2010 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure Supporting PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone 53-1001798-01 *53-1001798-01*
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In this guide • Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Installing the DCX-4S in equipment cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Unpacking the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. . . . . . .
• Plan for cable management before installing the chassis. Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, to either side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or using patch panels. Refer to the DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual for specific information.
Parts list The following parts list refers to items illustrated in Figure 1 on page 5. TABLE 1 FIGURE 1 Items supplied with the DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit Item Description A Saddle B Telco mid-mount mounting bracket for DCX-4S (left) C Telco mid-mount mounting bracket for DCX-4S (right) D 10-32 x .63 in.(1.
Unpacking the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Use the following procedure to unpack the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015) NOTE A fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S weighs 103.50 kg (228.20 lb) with four FC8-48 port cards installed (192 ports) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it. 1. Unpack the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. a. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging. b. Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis. c.
FIGURE 2 Saddle installed in equipment cabinet. NOTE For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (E in Figure 1 on page 5) on the cabinet rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (F in Figure 1 on page 5). Also refer to Figure 3. FIGURE 3 Using clip nuts and retainer nuts to secure screws to cabinet rails 3.
FIGURE 4 Telco mid-mount brackets installed on DCX-4S chassis Install DCX-4S in cabinet 1. Ensure that the door is removed from the port side of the DCX-4S. For instructions, refer to the DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual. 2. Ensure the chassis can be oriented so that the nonport side has access to intake air (cool). 3. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015) 4. If applicable, lock the wheels of the lift. 5.
FIGURE 5 DCX-4S installing in mid-mount saddle 6. Secure the DCX-4S chassis to the cabinet using six 10-32 screws with square-cone washers, three screws for each mounting bracket attached to the DCX-4S. Refer to Figure 6 on page 10. Tighten screws to 32 in.-lbs (36.86 cm-kg) NOTE Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for mounting the DCX-4S to the equipment rack are located in the DCX-4S hardware accessory kit.
FIGURE 6 DCX-4S installed in mid-mount saddle NOTE For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the cabinet rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (E and F in Figure 1 on page 5). Also refer to Figure 3 on page 7. 7. Install the DCX-4S door using instructions in the corresponding DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual.
