Install a CSX1000 Series Appliance
This article provides instructions about how to unpack a Cloud Services Switch (CSX) 1000 series appliance and how to install it.
CSX1000 series appliances have integrated faceplate rack-mount ears for installation into standard 19-inch racks. When you install a CSX1000 series appliance in a 19-inch rack, allow a minimum of 1-RU space on each side of the appliance to allow hot air to flow out of the appliance.
When placing a CSX1000 series appliance on a desk, ensure that the vents on the side of the unit are never blocked, to allow hot air to flow out of the appliance. Covering the vents prevents heat from dissipating out of the appliance, which can cause the chassis to overheat and then shut down.
Unpack a CSX1000 Series Appliance
The CSX1000 series appliance is packed in a plastic bag, and it is shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton also contains an accessory box. It is recommended that you unpack the appliance only when you are ready to install it.
To unpack a CSX1000 series appliance:
- Open the top flaps of the cardboard carton.
- Remove from the box the foam packing material holding the appliance and the accessories in place.
- Remove the accessory box and the appliance from the foam packing material.
- Remove the accessories from the accessories box.
- Verify the components against the packing list that is included in the box.
Note: It is recommended that you save the shipping carton and packing material when unpacking the appliance, in case you need to later move the appliance or return it. See How To Return Hardware.
Packing List for a CSX1000 Series Appliance
The cardboard carton in which a CSX1000 series appliance is shipped contains a packing list. Check the packing list against the parts that you receive in the shipping carton.
Table 1 lists the parts that are shipped with a CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance.
Table 1: Parts Shipped with a CSX1100 or CSX1200 Appliance
| Components | Quantity |
|---|---|
| CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance chassis | 1 |
| Internal power cable (U.S. only) |
1 AC power cord |
| External power cable | 1 |
| Rear-post brackets | 2 |
| Rear-post bracket ears | 2 |
| Screws for ear locking | 2 |
| Screws for rack mounting | 4 (size M6) |
| Screws | 20 (size M4) |
Warning: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are present.
Mount a CSX1100 or CSX1200 Appliance in a Rack
You can mount a CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance in a four-post, 19-inch rack.
To mount the appliance, ensure that you have the following tools:
- Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver
- Tape measure
To mount a CSX1100 or CSX1200 appliance in a four-post, 19-inch rack:
- Place the appliance chassis on a flat, stable surface.
- Check the internal dimensions of the rack with a tape measure. The appliance is 340 mm wide (about 13.38 inches) and must fit within the mounting posts.
- Attach the two rear post brackets to the appliance chassis using a minimum of six M4 screws that are shipped with the appliance. Use the rack screws to secure the switch in the rack.
Figure 1: Attach the Mounting Ears to a CSX1000 Series Appliance
- Lock the position of the right and left post bracket ears using the included position-locking screws. You can adjust the right and left side post bracket ears to fit different rack depths, from 56 cm to 75 cm.