Installing a Summit X450-G2 Switch in a Rack

In addition to the equipment listed in Pre-installation Requirements, you will also need the following items for grounding the X450-G2 switch:
  • #14 AWG copper cable

    The recommended insulation color is green or green with yellow stripe.

  • Straight-tip torque screwdriver

The Summit X450-G2 series switch fits into a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

The provided rack-mounting brackets attach to the front of the switch unit and are adaptable to either a front-mount or mid-mount installation. Optional rear-mounting brackets are also included for four-post racks or cabinets.

    1. See Inserting the Rear Mounting Brackets Between the Pegs on the Side of the Switch.
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      Inserting the Rear Mounting Brackets Between the Pegs on the Side of the Switch
  1. Ground the switch.
    1. At one end of the wire, strip the insulation to expose 1/2 inch (12 mm) of bare wire.
    2. Identify the grounding screw on the back of the switch.
    3. Insert the stripped wire into the grounding lug.
    4. Using a straight-tip torque screwdriver, tighten the retaining screw to 20 in‑lb (2.25 N m).
    5. Connect the other end of the wire to a known reliable earth ground point at your site.

Summit X450-G2 series PoE+ switches are shipped without installed power supplies. You can install one or two 715W or 1100W AC power supplies.

After the switch is secured to the rack, install the necessary power supplies. Follow the instructions in Installing a 350 W, 715 W, 770 W, 1100 W, or 2000 W Internal AC Power Supply.