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Rack Requirements for an EX8216 Switch
You can mount EX8216 switches on four-post racks. Two-post rack installation is not supported.
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 EX8216 switches.
 | 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 EX8216 Switch
Rack Requirement | Guidelines |
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Rack type and mounting bracket hole spacing | Use a four-post rack. You can mount the switch on any four-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 two EX8216 switches in a four-post rack that has at least 42 U; if you install the optional power cord tray, a minimum of 44 U are required. In all cases, the rack must meet the strength requirements to support the weight of the switch. |
Rack size and strength |
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Rack connection to the building structure |
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Figure 1 shows four-post rack installation of an EX8216 switch.
Figure 1: Installing an EX8216 Switch in a Four-Post Rack
