Attaching the Switch to a Two-Post Rack

You can attach your switch to a two-post rack in either of two configurations:
  • Front mount
  • Mid-mount

The side of the switch has different sets of holes for attaching mounting brackets in either configuration.

Brackets for a two-post mount are not included in the box with your switch. However, they can be ordered separately using part number XN-2P-RMKIT-XA.

To attach your switch to a two-post rack, follow these steps:

  1. Remove all contents of the rack-mount kit.
    Click to expand in new window
    Rack-Mount Kit Components
    GUID-555A7E30-9804-4F49-B817-63F673C50AC2-low.png
  2. With the front of the XA1400 Series switch facing you, Align the A bracket to the left side of the switch.
    Click to expand in new window
    Align Left (A) Bracket
    GUID-9C3FA367-DDBE-4535-835B-3AA838A8DA35-low.png
    1. Secure the A bracket using the 3 (b) screws and 1 (a) screw.
      Click to expand in new window
      Secure Left (A) Bracket
      GUID-43A3BC5C-97F4-4EED-A80A-AAB847C8A126-low.png
  3. With the front of the XA1400 Series switch facing you, align the B bracket to the right side of the switch.
    Click to expand in new window
    Mount Right (B) Bracket
    GUID-FD882E69-E920-4FCF-9AC7-153CF369906E-low.png
    1. Secure the B bracket using 3 (b) screws.
      Click to expand in new window
      Secure Right (B) Bracket
      GUID-9966A84E-4D31-4C81-A6F6-F0284FA6BFBC-low.png
  4. With the rear of the XA1400 Series switch facing you, align the C bracket to the left side of the switch.
    Click to expand in new window
    Align C Bracket
    GUID-01B9EB25-8A37-4FFC-AA21-9C686800C317-low.png
    1. Secure the C bracket using 2 (a) screws.
      Click to expand in new window
      Secure C Bracket
      GUID-0E859224-9FC1-418A-802E-6EACBC840DB5-low.png
  5. Insert the zip ties (D) into the slots of the B and C brackets.
    Click to expand in new window
    Insert Zip Ties
    GUID-81A8846F-A7F4-44F7-B13A-257F52228FEB-low.png
  6. Secure the external power supply and close the zip ties appropriately.
    Click to expand in new window
    Secure External Power Supply
    GUID-D212CC6F-9D7E-44BB-B7BF-00B210A1C322-low.png
  7. Final assembly should appear as follows:
    Click to expand in new window
    Assembled MicroVSP in Two-Post Mount
    GUID-CC8736EF-72C7-42A6-82F3-8D0129F11B3F-low.png
The MicroVSP can now be installed in a standard 19" rack.