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Mount the ME-X2-M

This topic guides you through the steps to mount your device on a two-post or four-post rack.

The rack mounting kit shipped with the ME-X2-M contains the following parts:

  • Two rail mounting assemblies

  • Two chassis mounting brackets

  • Two cable management ties

Figure 1: Rack Mounting Kit Components

Mount Your Device on a Four-Post Rack (Toolless)

To mount your device on a four-post rack using the toolless method:
  1. Align the guide blocks on the front rail of the mounting rail assembly with the front-post holes. Push the front rail toward the rear of the rack. The latch on the front rail locks into place.
    Figure 2: Attach Front Rail Attach Front Rail
  2. Align the guide blocks on the rear rail of the mounting rail assembly with the rear-post holes. Pull the rear rail toward the front of the rack. The latch on the rear rail locks into place.
    Figure 3: Attach Rear Rail Attach Rear Rail
  3. Repeat the process for the other mounting rail assembly.
  4. Align the holes on each mounting bracket with the shoulder screws on the side of the device. Attach the mounting brackets by sliding them toward the rear of the device.
    Figure 4: Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device
  5. Lift the device and position it so that the mounting brackets are aligned with the mounting rails. Slide the device into the channels of the mounting rails.
    Figure 5: Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails
  6. Lift the tabs on each side of the front panel of the device and tighten the screws under each tab to secure the device to the rack.
    Figure 6: Secure the Device Secure the Device

Mount Your Device on a Four-Post Rack (Threaded)

To mount your device on a four-post rack with threaded holes:
  1. Remove the screws securing the front flanges of each mounting rail assembly. Remove the flanges.
    Figure 7: Remove Front Flanges Remove Front Flanges
  2. Rotate each flange 180° so that the side with round holes faces the front of the mounting rail assembly.
    Figure 8: Rotate Flanges Rotate Flanges
  3. Secure the front flanges to the front of the mounting rail assembly using the screws you removed earlier.
    Figure 9: Attach Front Flanges Attach Front Flanges
  4. Press the latch on each of the mounting rail assemblies and pull to remove the rear flanges.
    Figure 10: Remove Rear Flanges Remove Rear Flanges
  5. Rotate each flange 180° so that the side with round holes faces the rear of the mounting rail assembly.
    Figure 11: Rotate Flanges Rotate Flanges
  6. Slide the rear flanges on to the mounting rail assemblies. The latches on the mounting rail assemblies lock into place.
    Figure 12: Attach Rear Flanges Attach Rear Flanges
  7. Align the holes on the front and rear flanges on each mounting rail assembly with the holes on the rack posts. Secure the mounting rail assemblies to the rack posts using screws (not provided).
    Figure 13: Attach the Mounting Rails to the Rack
  8. Align the holes on each mounting bracket with the shoulder screws on the side of the device. Attach the mounting brackets by sliding them toward the rear of the device.
    Figure 14: Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device
  9. Lift the device and position it so that the mounting brackets are aligned with the mounting rails. Slide the device into the channels of the mounting rails.
    Figure 15: Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails
  10. Lift the tabs on each side of the front panel of the device and tighten the screws under each tab to secure the device to the rack.
    Figure 16: Secure the Device Secure the Device

Mount Your Device on a Two-Post Rack (Flush Mount)

To flush mount your device on a two-post rack:
  1. Remove the screws securing the front flanges of each mounting rail assembly. Remove the flanges.
    Figure 17: Remove Front Flanges Remove Front Flanges
  2. Rotate each flange 180° so that the side with round holes faces the front of the mounting rail assembly.
    Figure 18: Rotate Flanges Rotate Flanges
  3. Secure the front flanges to the front of the mounting rail assembly using the screws you removed earlier.
    Figure 19: Attach Front Flanges Attach Front Flanges
  4. Align the guide blocks on the front flanges with the holes on the front rack posts. Secure the mounting rail assemblies to the front rack posts using screws (not provided).
  5. Slide the front adjustable L-brackets on each mounting rail assembly toward the front rack posts. Secure the brackets to the front rack posts using screws (not provided).
    Figure 20: Secure Mounting Rails to Rack Secure Mounting Rails to Rack
  6. Align the holes on each mounting bracket with the shoulder screws on the side of the device. Attach the mounting brackets by sliding them toward the rear of the device.
    Figure 21: Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device
  7. Lift the device and position it so that the mounting brackets are aligned with the mounting rails. Slide the device into the channels of the mounting rails.
    Figure 22: Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails
  8. Lift the tabs on each side of the front panel of the device and tighten the screws under each tab to secure the device to the rack.
    Figure 23: Secure the Device Secure the Device

Mount Your Device on a Two-Post Rack (Center Mount)

To center mount your device on a two-post rack:
  1. Push each of the rear flanges on the mounting rail assemblies toward the rear of the assemblies.
  2. Align the holes on each of the fixed L-brackets in the center of the mounting rail assemblies with the holes on the rack posts. Secure the L-brackets to the rack posts using screws (not provided).
  3. Pull each of the rear flanges toward the rack posts. Secure the rear flanges to the rack posts using screws (not provided).
    Figure 24: Attach Mounting Rails to the Rack Attach Mounting Rails to the Rack
  4. Align the holes on each mounting bracket with the shoulder screws on the side of the device. Attach the mounting brackets by sliding them toward the rear of the device.
    Figure 25: Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device Attach the Mounting Brackets to the Device
  5. Lift the device and position it so that the mounting brackets are aligned with the mounting rails. Slide the device into the channels of the mounting rails.
    Figure 26: Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails Slide the Device into the Mounting Rails
  6. Lift the tabs on each side of the front panel of the device and tighten the screws under each tab to secure the device to the rack.
    Figure 27: Secure the Device Secure the Device