Technical Documentation
Rack Requirements for an EX8208 Switch
You can mount EX8208 switches on four-post racks or two-post racks. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Rack requirements consist of:
- Rack type
- Mounting bracket hole spacing
- Rack size and strength
- Rack connection to the building structure
Table 1 summarizes rack requirements and specifications for EX8208 switches.
Figure 1 shows four-post rack installation. Figure 2 shows two-post rack installation.
 | Note: To manage airflow in a hot-aisle-cold-aisle data center setup, you might want to use the customized rack solution for EX8200 switches offered by Chatsworth Products, Inc. |
Table 1: Rack Requirements and Specifications for an EX8208 Switch
Rack Requirement | Guidelines |
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Rack type and mounting bracket hole spacing | Use a four-post rack or a two-post rack. You can mount the switch on any four-post or two-post rack that provides bracket holes or hole patterns spaced at 1 U (1.75 in./4.44 cm) increments and that meets the size and strength requirements specified in this table. A U is the standard rack unit defined in Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (document number EIA-310–D) published by the Electronics Industry Association (http://www.eia.org). You can stack three EX8208 switches in a four-post rack that has at least 42 U; if you install the optional power cord tray, a minimum of 45 U are required. You can stack three EX8208 switches in a two-post rack that has 45 U (installing the power cord tray is mandatory for two-post rack installations). In all cases, the rack must meet the strength requirements to support the weight. |
Rack size and strength |
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Rack connection to the building structure |
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Figure 1: Installing an EX8208 Switch in a Four-Post Rack
Figure 2: Installing an EX8208 Switch in a Two-Post Rack
