Mid-Mount Configuration with I/O Ports Facing Front

The mid-mount, I/O ports facing front configuration is depicted in callout 3, SSA Switch Rack Configurations. This rack mount configuration requires repositioning the rack mount ears on both sides of the device.

To reposition the rack mount ears for this configuration, follow these steps:

  1. Unscrew the two rack mount ear screws as shown by callout 1, Mid-Mount I/O Ports Facing Front Configuration.
  2. Reposition the rack mount ear, shown by callout 2, with the middle and power supply side screw holes.
  3. Reinsert the two rack mount ear screws, shown by callout 3.
  4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 on the other side of the chassis.
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    Mid-Mount I/O Ports Facing Front Configuration
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    1 = Ear mount screw removal 3 = Ear mount screw insertion
    2 = Repositioning of rack mount ear