Cabletron Systems pmn User Manual

Chapter 3: Installation

The installation site must be within reach of the network cabling and meet 
the requirements listed below:

•

An appropriate grounded power receptacle must be located within 
seven feet of the device. (This requirement does not apply to the 
2M46-04RDC.)

•

Maintain a temperature of between 5

°

C (41

°

F) and 40

°

C (104

°

F) at 

the installation site with fluctuations of less than 10

°

C (18

°

F) per hour.

To install the 2M46-04R/04RDC in a 19-inch rack, Cabletron Systems 
includes an accessory kit containing the rackmount brackets, mounting 
screws, and a strain-relief bracket for cable management.

Attach the strain-relief bracket to the front of the 2M46-04R/04RDC as 
follows:

Locate the strain-relief bracket and four 8-32 x 3/8-inch pan-head 
screws in the rackmount kit.

) on 

a clean flat surface. Then attach the strain-relief bracket to the bottom 
of the 2M46-04R/04RDC using the four 8-32 x 3/8-inch pan-head 
screws.

Before installing the 2M46-04R/04RDC into a rack, ensure that 
the rack supports the device(s) without compromising the 
stability of the rack. Otherwise, personal injury and/or 
equipment damage may result.

To ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating, leave a 
minimum clearance space of 5.1 cm (2.0 in) at the left, right, 
and rear of the 2M46-04R.

Do not attempt to attach the strain-relief bracket with screws 
other than the 8-32 x 3/8-inch screws included with the 
2M46-04R/04RDC. Use of longer screws may damage the unit.