the switch can be mounted in an eia standard size, 19-inch rack, which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. for information about the dfe-700b rack mounting brackets, consult your computer hardware dealer. if you already possess the brackets, attach them on the switch's front panel (one on each side), and then secure them with the provided screws. then, use these screws provided with the equipment rack to mount each switch in the rack. follow the directions provided by the rack manufacturer.