Brocade ICX 6450-C Compact Switch Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 36)

FIGURE 18 An ICX 6450-C device securely mounted on a metal surface with ports facing down
Mounting the device under a metal desk
NOTE
When mounting the device on a vertical metal surface, Brocade recommends that you mount the
device with the port side down.
CAUTION
Do not mount the ICX 6450-C device directly underneath a desktop surface with the top panel
facing downward. Only mount the ICX 6450-C device underneath a desktop by attaching it to
the metal side surface of the desk, with the front panel and ports facing downward.
Complete the following steps to securely mount an ICX 6450-C device under a metal desktop:
1. Ensure that the magnet sheet is attached to the bottom panel of the device. See Attaching the
magnet sheet to the device on page 31.
2. Place the bottom panel of the device with the magnet sheet attached under the metal desk,
against the side of the device. Ensure that the front panel (port side) of the device is facing
downward. See the following two figures.
Mounting the device under a metal desk
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