Mounting a QFX10016 in a Four-Post Rack Using a Mechanical Lift
Before you install the switch:
Prepare the site for installation as described in QFX10008 Site Preparation Checklist.
Ensure the site has adequate clearance for both airflow and hardware maintenance as described in QFX10000 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance.
Unpack the switch as described in Unpacking the QFX10016 Chassis.
In a four-post rack, install the mounting hardware at the desired position (see Installing the Mounting Hardware for a QFX10000).
Review chassis lifting guidelines described in Chassis and Component Lifting Guidelines.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install the switch:
A mechanical lift rated for 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
12 mounting screws appropriate for your rack
A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack-mounting screws
Because of the switch's size and weight, the QFX100016 can only safely be installed using a mechanical lift.
Do not install line cards in the chassis until after you mount the chassis securely on a rack or cabinet.
Before front-mounting the switch on a rack or cabinet, have a qualified technician verify that the rack is strong enough to support the switch's weight and is adequately supported at the installation site.
If you are installing more than one switch in a rack or cabinet, install the first switch at the bottom of the rack.
To install the switch using a mechanical lift (see Figure 1):
- Load the switch onto the lift, making sure it rests securely
on the lift platform. Figure 1: Loading the QFX10016 into a Rack Using a Mechanical Lift
- Carefully slide the chassis onto the adjustable base and
rear brackets until the chassis flanges contact the rack rails. The
mounting brackets ensure that the holes in the flanges align with
the holes in the rack rails. See Figure 2.Figure 2: Attaching Front-Mounting Brackets
