Is it possible to fix a cnMatrix switch on a wall with the conventional rack mount kit? I think that by turning the brackets 90 degrees, the screws would fit into the chassis, so it would be possible. But currently I don’t have any to verify. If the answer is no, is there a Cambium’s accessory that makes it possible?
Yes, the rack mount brackets for cnMatrix can be rotated 90° to be attached to the switch so that the ears can be used to wall mount the unit.
The two short ears in the accessory kit MX-EXTXFULLA-1 can be used to wall mount the switches.
Note that all cnMatrix switches, except for the half width EX2010/EX2010-P/EX1010/EX1010-P models, include the short rack mount ears with the switch.
For these half width switches, the optional accessory kit MX-EXTXFULLA-1 will need to be ordered.
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Thank you Jonchau. You have answered my question.
But is what you say in the last sentence correct? Wouldn’t the half-width models need the optional accessory MX-EXTXHALFA-0 (rotated 90°) instead of the MX-EXTXFULLA-1 as you say?
JVC1,
The statement is correct in that kit MX-EXTXFULLA-1 is needed for a wall mount of any cnMatrix switch… regardless of switch model.
The MX-EXTXHALFA-0 kit is used to mount the half-width switches into a 19" rack.
Since the kit contains 1 short and 1 long rack ear, it is not possible to use the different ear lengths to wall mount the switch.
The MX-EXTXFULLA-1 kit contains 2 short rack ears, that allows for the bracket to be installed onto any cnMatrix switch for a wall mount.
Of course, pictures are worth 1000 words! Hopefully the following will make it clear.
MX-EXTXHALFA-0 / MX-EXTXFULLA-1 kits:
Half-width switch (EX2010/EX2010-P/EX1010/EX1010-P) using kit MX-EXTXHALFA-0 to install into a 19" rack:
Rack ear position on switch for 19" rack installation:
Rack ear position on switch for wall mount installation:
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any additional clarification.
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Hi Jonchau,
I greatly appreciate such an enlightened explanation. I think it is possible to do it as in the following image (sorry not to make it as beautiful as you made it 
), although it is true that the visual impression is very “ugly”. I totally agree with you that it is better with the MX-EXTXFULLA-1 kit. For the cost, it is better to make it beautiful and more resistant.
Thank you.
José
