3com 5500-EI Quick Setup Guide

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To rack-mount the front of your Switch 5500 and Switch 5500G-EI (PoE):

1 Place the switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front 

facing towards you. 

2 Place a securing bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the front 

of the switch, as shown in Figure 15.

3 Insert the two screws and tighten them with a suitable screwdriver.

4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other front securing bracket.

5 Insert the switch into the 19-inch rack and secure with suitable screws 

(not provided). Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.

To rack mount the rear of your switch:

1 Place a rear rail bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the rear 

of the switch, as shown in Figure 16.

The bracket has two mounting positions. The one you choose depends 
on the rack depth. Table 12 describes the correct positions on which to 
mount the bracket:

Table 12   Rear rail bracket mounting points

2 Insert the screw and tighten it with a suitable screwdriver.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other rear securing bracket.

37cm — 25cm

Middle mounting point

43cm — 56cm

Rear mounting point