Installing an LRM/MACsec Adapter

The three options for attaching the LRM/MACsec Adapter to a standard equipment rack are shown in Three Ways to Install the LRM/MAC Adapter.

Before installing the LRM/MACsec Adapter, refer to Maximum Capacity for Using the LRM/MACsec Adapter with Supported Switch Models to understand the requirements for connecting the adapter to your host switch.

See the following sections for installation instructions.

  1. Attaching the adapter to the rack so that it is oriented horizontally.

    See Installing an LRM/MACsec Adapter Horizontally.

  2. Attaching up to five adapters to the five-slot mounting bracket (part no. 10966).

    See Installing LRM/MACsec Adapters in the Five-Slot Bracket.

  3. Attaching the adapter to the rack so that it is oriented vertically.

    See Installing an LRM/MACsec Adapter Vertically.

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Three Ways to Install the LRM/MAC Adapter
Three ways to install the LRM/MAC Adapter in a rack
Note

Note

The LRM/MACsec Adapter is hot-swappable.