Installing The G7028 In A Rack; Installing The G7028 In A Standard Equipment Rack - Lenovo G7028 Installation Manual

Installing the G7028 in a Rack

Installing the G7028 in a Standard Equipment Rack

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The G7028 can be rack-mounted using one of the following mounting kits:
• For a standard 19-inch equipment rack, use the 2-post rack mounting brackets
and screws included with the switch. Installation instructions begin on
• For a Lenovo System x
4-Post Rail Kit. This kit must be purchased separately. Installation instructions
begin on page 38.
• For a Lenovo iDataPlex
purchased separately. Installation instructions begin on
This section describes how to install the G7028 in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack using the mounting kit included with the switch. For information about mounting
the switch in other supported racks, see the appropriate section in this chapter.
The following parts are included in the standard mounting kit.
Table 7. 2-post rack mount kit parts
Item number Description
Mounting brackets
1
M4 screws
2
M6 screws
3
M6 clip nuts
4
M6 cage nuts
5
M6 locking washers
6
Attention: The rack-mounting frame may be unable to support the weight of the
switch with only the front post mounting brackets (2-post application). If the switch
has an undesirable amount of sag, it is recommended to use a 4-post mounting kit.
Attention: For earthquake stability, mount the switch in a 4-post rack.
Statement 26
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
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or Power 4-post rack, use the Lenovo Adjustable 19"
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rack, use the iDataPlex mounting kit. This kit must be
Quantity
2
8
4
4
4
4
Chapter 3: Installing G7028 Hardware and Options
page 35.
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