C H A P T E R 3

Installing the Switch

Revised: January 4, 2012

This chapter describes how to install the Catalyst 4948E switch in an equipment rack.

Preparing to Install the Chassis, page 3-1

Rack-Mounting the Chassis, page 3-5

Installing the System Ground, page 3-10

Connecting Power to the Switch, page 3-12

Attaching the Interface Cables, page 3-15

Powering Up the Switch, page 3-21

Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site planning checklist in Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation” to verify that all planning activities were completed.

Preparing to Install the Chassis

This section covers these topics:

Warnings, page 3-2

Verifying Package Contents, page 3-4

Required Tools, page 3-4

Lifting the Chassis Safely, page 3-5

Tip For additional information about the Cisco Catalyst 4948E and the Catalyst 4948E-F switches (including configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the documents listed on this page:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6021/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Catalyst 4948E and Catalyst 4948E-F Switch Installation Guide

 

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Cisco Systems 4948E-F manual Installing the Switch, Preparing to Install the Chassis