StarTech com RACK-2U-14-BRACKET Wall-Mounting Bracket for Patch Panel User Guide

: October 30, 2023
: StarTech com

Table of Contents

Quick-Start Guide
Wall-Mounting Bracket for Patch Panel – 14 in. Deep
References
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Quick-Start Guide

Wall-Mounting Bracket for Patch Panel – 14 in. Deep

Product IDs

RACK-2U-14-BRACKET
RACK-10U-14-BRACKET
RACK-14U-14-BRACKET

Product Diagram

Front View

StarTech com RACK-2U-14-BRACKET Wall-Mounting Bracket

*Product may vary from image

Component

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Function

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1| Stabilizer Bar|

Stabilize the Wall-Mounting Bracket when equipment is loaded

2| Grounding Stud |

(Optional – Recommended) Attach a Grounding Wire (sold separately) to the Wall-Mounting Bracket and to an Earth Ground Connection

3| Wall Mounting Holes (x 4)|

Wall mount the Wall-Mounting Bracket

4| Cable Management Slots |

(Optional – Recommended) Route the equipment Cables
• Cut an appropriately sized hole behind the Wall-Mounting Bracket to route the Cables.
— Or —
• The Cables can be routed out of the top/bottom of the Wall-Mounting Bracket

5| Cage Nut Holes|

Use Cage Nuts to mount equipment into the Wall-Mounting Bracket

Product Information

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www.StarTech.com/RACK-14U-14-BRACKET

Requirements

Phillips Head Screwdriver
(Optional – Recommended) Grounding Wire
(Optional – Recommended) Earth Ground Connection
(Optional) 10mm Wrench
(Optional) Cage Nut Tool

Warnings

Read the entire manual and ensure the instructions are fully understood before assembling and/or using this product.
Before adding equipment to this product, ensure this product has been properly mounted.
The mounting hardware included with this product might not be adequate for some wall structures. If lacking the necessary expertise to wall mount this product, contact a construction professional to install the wall mount or to provide specific mounting instructions for the wall structure.
Ensure the weight of the equipment does not exceed the weight capacity of this product. If the weight capacity is exceeded, personal injury or damage to the equipment are possibilities. This product can support the following weight: up to 35 kg (77.2 lb.).
Wall structures vary. Ensure the type of wall structure and mounting hardware will properly support the mounted equipment. Failure to do so might result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. The wall structure should be capable of supporting at least four times the weight of the mounted equipment.

Package Contents

Wall-Mounting Bracket x 1
M6 Cage Nuts x 8 (RACK-2U-14-BRACKET)
x 40 (RACK-10U-14-BRACKET)
x 56 (RACK-14U-14-BRACKET)
M6 Cage Screws x 8 (RACK-2U-14-BRACKET)
x 40 (RACK-10U-14-BRACKET)
x 56 (RACK-14U-14-BRACKET)
M6 Plastic Washers x 8 (RACK-2U-14-BRACKET)
x 40 (RACK-10U-14-BRACKET)
x 56 (RACK-14U-14-BRACKET)
Concrete Wall Anchors x 4
Mounting Screws x 4
Quick-Start Guide x 1

Installation

Mount the Wall-Mounting Bracket

Product mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
Wall Mounting Holes are spaced 16 inches apart for mounting into 16 inch (center to center) spaced Wall Studs.

(Optional – Recommended) Grounding the Wall-Mounting Bracket

Remove the M6 Nut on the Grounding Stud , using a 10mm Wrench.
Slide the appropriately sized Grounding Lug from an Earth Grounding Wire over the Grounding Stud.
Connect the Equipment Grounding Wire(s) to the Grounding Stud as required.
Thread the M6 Nut onto the Grounding Stud and tighten, using a 10mm Wrench.
Attach the other end of the Earth Grounding Wire to an Earth Ground Connection.

Adding Equipment to the Wall-Mounting Bracket

Use the included M6 Cage Nuts, M6 Cage Screws, and M6 Plastic Washers to install equipment into the Wall-Mounting Bracket.

Insert the Wing (side) of an M6 Cage Nut into the back of the a Cage Nut Hole.
Insert the second Wing of the M6 Cage Nut into the selected Cage Nut Hole , using pressure by hand, or with a Cage Nut Tool.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to insert the desired number of Cage Nuts.
Thread an M6 Plastic Washer over an M6 Cage Screw. Repeat until the desired number of M6 Cage Screw Assemblies have been prepared.
Align the Mounting Holes in the Equipment with the M6 Cage Nuts installed in steps 1-3.
Insert the M6 Cage Screw Assemblies through the Mounting Holes in the Equipment and into the M6 Cage Nuts and tighten, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.

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PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United States or other countries.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

Limitation of Liability

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