Remove the Switch from the Rack

Remove or Reposistion a Device from a Four-Post Rack

To reposition a device after you have mounted it in four-post rack, follow these steps.

1. Disconnect the device from its power source or sources.
2. Remove all cables and transceivers.
3. Unscrew the mounting brackets from the rack using the thumb screws, while carefully supporting the weight of the device.

   

   Unscrew Thumb Screws

   

4. Remove the M5 screws from the rack and the outer rail.

   

   Removing the Outer Rail

   

5. Reposition the device to the desired location.
6. Attach the outer rail (bracket) to the rack, securing it with the M5 screws.
7. Secure the device to the rack using the thumb screws on the mounting ears.

To remove a device after you have mounted it in four-post rack, follow these steps.

1. Disconnect the device from its power source or sources.
2. Remove all cables and transceivers.
3. To remove a device from a four-post rack, do the following:
   1. Unsecure the device from the rack by unscrewing the thumb screws on the mounting ears.
   2. Fully extend the device on the rails and push the disconnect latch to release the device.

      

      Disconnect latch for removal

      

   3. Carefully slide the device out of the slider assembly and place it on a flat surface.

      You can leave the slider assemblies in place. If you want to remove them, continue with the next step.

   4. On one of the slider assemblies, remove the outer rail (bracket) from the rack by removing the M5 screws.

      

      Removing the Outer Rail

      

   5. Repeat step 3.d to remove the second slider assembly.

Remove a Device from a Two-Post Rack

To remove or reposition a device after you have mounted it in two-post rack, follow these steps.

1. Disconnect the device from its power source or sources.
2. Remove all cables and transceivers.
3. Unscrew the mounting brackets from the rack while carefully supporting the weight of the device.
4. Tilt the device so that the brackets are clear of the rack posts, and carefully lift it out of the rack.

   If the device cannot be tilted (because other equipment is mounted directly above and below), remove one or two mounting brackets from the device and then slide the device out.