Mounting an EX2200 Switch On or Under a Desk Using Screws

This topic applies only to the EX2200-C switch, the compact, fanless model.

You can mount an EX2200-C switch on or under a desk or other level surface by using the flexible mounting slots on the bottom of the chassis to secure the switch.

Before mounting the switch on or under a desk or other lever surface:

• Verify that the site meets the requirements described in Site Preparation Checklist for EX2200 Switches.
• Place the desk in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.
• Read General Safety Guidelines and Warnings, with particular attention to Chassis Lifting Guidelines for EX2200 Switches.
• Remove the switch from the shipping carton (see Unpacking an EX2200 Switch).

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:

• 3 desk mounting screws (M4 x 30mm or 8-32 x 1.25 in. Phillips pan-head machine screws--not provided)
• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2.
• 1 cable guard and 3 number-8 Phillips truss-head screws (optional and separately orderable) to secure the cable guard to the switch
• 1 standard cable lock (optional and separately orderable) to secure the switch from theft by connecting the cable to the security slots on the switch

To mount the switch on or under a desk or other level surface:

1. Drill three holes A, B, and C on or under the desk as shown in Figure 1.

   Figure 1: Measurements for Installing Mounting Screws for EX2200-C Switch

   
   1. Drill hole A and install a mounting screw.
   2. Drill hole B 9.52 in. (22.1 cm) on a level line from hole A and install a mounting screw.
   3. Mark a point P 3.98 in. (10.13 cm) on a plumb line down from hole A.
   4. From point P 4.37 in. (11.0 cm) on a level line drill hole C and install a mounting screw.
2. Tighten the screws only part way in, leaving about 1/4 in. (6 mm) distance between the head of the screw and the desk.
3. Place the switch on the mounting screws, and slide it forward or backward until it locks in place. See Figure 2.

   Figure 2: Mounting the EX2200-C Switch On or Under a Desk Using Screws

   
4. (Optional) Attach the cable guard to protect cable connections:
   1. Use the 3 truss-head screws to attach the cable guard to the bottom of the chassis.
   2. Use the thumbscrews to tighten or loosen the guard to allow you to insert cables. See Figure 3.

      Figure 3: Attaching a Cable Guard to an EX2200-C Switch

      
5. (Optional) Attach the standard cable lock to the security slots on the both sides of the switch
   1. Rope the cable to a desk or a rack and set the lock to unlocked position.
   2. Insert the lock into one of the security slot on your chassis and set the lock to the locked position. See Figure 4.

      Figure 4: Securing the EX2200-C Switch Using Security Slots