Modding a BVTech POE+ switch for vertical/wall mounting

trucams

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Greetings, for a new install I purchased a BVTech 16 port POE+ switch with two uplink ports. POE-SW1602A. The switch is relatively small at 11"x7"x1.5" and is fan-less. It does come with rack mount extensions but no way to wall mount.

Attached is my minimal tool modification to allow vertical/wall-mounting. Required tools: hacksaw, drill with 1/8" and 1/4" bits, pencil and metal file or sandpaper.

1.)After installing the rubber feet on the bottom of the switch to allow air flow, place switch and rack mount extensions with long end (two holes) up on a flat surface and mark with pencil along top of case line.

2.)Cut along line with hacksaw to create proper height for mounting. File or sandpaper edges to remove sharp edges.

3.)Note the rack mount extensions are the same height as the switch. This allows for proper marking of new holes with the offset for the added feet height.

4.)Lay an extension arm across the top edge of a cut arm and center the existing four holes. This will give the matching height and width to match the case screw hole locations. Mark the holes.

5.)Use an 1/8" drill bit to drill all four holes. Then lightly countersink the holes with the 1/4" bit to provide in inset bevel for the screw heads. Just a few turns, do not over-drill with the larger bit.

6.)Once all holes are drilled and countersunk, mount modified rack mount extensions to the sides of the switch case using the provided screws.

7.)Attach to surface using appropriate surface mounting. ie; sheet metal screws, wood screws or mark holes and use wall anchors depending on the weight of the switch.

8.) Finished with modifying and mounting!

The reason new holes are added rather than using the existing rack mount extension holes for mounting to the switch case is to allow for the added height of the rubber feet on the bottom and some minimal air flow beneath the switch when mounted. The existing holes would not allow for the off-set of the added rubber feet.

Hope this helps someone else out. Relatively easy, minimal tools and does not take long!IMG_0934.jpegIMG_0936.jpegIMG_0938.jpegIMG_0941.jpegIMG_0943.jpegIMG_0944.JPGIMG_0945.jpegIMG_0950.jpegIMG_0953.jpeg
 

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Nice neat job,

Posting projects will always help people here. Especially pictures.
 
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