3 mechanical installation, 1 table-top or shelf mounting, 2 rack mounting – GE MULTILINK ML2400 User Manual

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MULTILINK ML2400 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTALLATION

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

3.3

Mechanical Installation

3.3.1

Table-top or Shelf Mounting

The MultiLink ML2400-AC Ethernet Switch can be mounted on a table-top or any suitable
horizontal surface. It has four rubber feet to provide stability without scratching finished
surfaces.

3.3.2

Rack Mounting

Installation of a MultiLink ML2400 Ethernet Switch in a 19-inch rack is a simple procedure.
The units are 1 U (1.75") high. When properly installed, the front-mounted LED status
indicators should be in plain view and easy to read. Rack-mount installation requires
special 19-inch rack-mounted brackets and screws (included with the ML2400). These
brackets attach to the front sides of the switch, which is then typically fastened into a
standard 19" RETMA rack as shown below.

FIGURE 3–1: Rack mounting

Note

Please ensure 1U (1.75") gap is provided above each switch in the enclosure for heat
dissipation.

The 23-inch brackets and the ETSI (European metric, approximately 21") brackets are also
available for rack-mounting of the ML2400. These brackets are popular in the
telecommunications industry where they are a standard for central office rack-mounting
purposes. The 23-inch and the ETSI brackets are mainly used for larger equipment
assemblies in rack-mounting frames where the rack-mount equipment is typically
accessed in operation from both sides.

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