3.3. Rack Installation

The NetWall 6000 Series is designed to be installed in most standard 19-inch equipment racks. The following general guidelines for racks should be followed:

The Rack Mounting Kit

Included in the 6000 Series packaging are the following:

The ordering of kit attachment is not important but both the components listed above should be correctly installed before mounting the NetWall 6000 Series in a rack.

3.3.1. Front Bracket Installation

The front bracket kit consists of two brackets, each of which has three screws for attachment to the front-sides of the 6000 Series, as shown in the image below. There are pre-drilled holes already in the sides of the unit which are used for attaching these brackets.

NetWall 6000 Series Front Bracket Kit (One Side Only)

Figure 3.1. NetWall 6000 Series Front Bracket Kit (One Side Only)

A bracket should be attached to each side of the 6000 Series casing with a screwdriver using the screws supplied.

NetWall 6000 Series Front Bracket Attachment

Figure 3.2. NetWall 6000 Series Front Bracket Attachment

Attaching the side-rails is described next.

3.3.2. Side-Rail Installation

The side-rail kit consists of two side-rails with screws for fitting to the sides of the NetWall 6000 Series so it can be slid into a 1U rack mount.

NetWall 6000 Series Side-rail Kit (One Side Only)

Figure 3.3. NetWall 6000 Series Side-rail Kit (One Side Only)

Using a suitable screwdriver and the screws provided, attach a rail to both sides of the NetWall 6000 Series unit. There are pre-drilled holes in the unit for this.

NetWall 6000 Series Side-rail Attachment

Figure 3.4. NetWall 6000 Series Side-rail Attachment

The unit is now ready for sliding into a rack. After positioning the unit, the front brackets should be attached to the rack so the unit cannot slide out.

A NetWall 6000 Series Attached Side-rail

Figure 3.5. A NetWall 6000 Series Attached Side-rail