Removing an EX4500 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet
If you need to relocate an installed EX4500 switch, use the procedure described in this topic. (The remainder of this topic uses “rack” to mean “rack or cabinet.” )
 | Note: When you remove multiple switches from a rack, remove the switch in the top of the rack first and proceed to remove the rest of the switches from top to bottom. |
 | Caution: At least two people must be available to lift a switch chassis out of a rack—one person to unscrew the mounting screws from the brackets and the second person to hold the chassis. |
Before removing the switch from a rack:
- Ensure that the rack or cabinet is stable and secured to the building.
- Ensure that there is enough space to place the removed switch in its new location and along the path to the new location.
- Read General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for EX Series Switches, with particular attention to Chassis Lifting Guidelines for EX4500 Switches.
- Ensure that the switch has been safely powered off and that you have unplugged (disconnected) the power cords.
- Ensure that you have disconnected any cables or wires attached to the switch.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove the switch:
- A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack mounting screws.
- A labelled bag to hold the removed screws.
To remove an EX4500 switch from a rack:
- Use the appropriate Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the mounting screws that attach the chassis front-mounting brackets to the rack.
- Place the removed screws in a labeled bag. You will need them when you reinstall the chassis.
- Lift the chassis from the rack and carefully move the chassis to its new location.
