Cisco Systems MDS 9100 Series manual 96616

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series

Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack

Figure 2-1 Front Rack-Mount Brackets and C Brackets Installed on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series

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Front rack-mount bracket

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C bracket

Step 3 Install the slider rails in the rack. Position one of the slider rails against the rack mounting rails and align the screw holes as shown in Figure 2-2. If you are using the notched slider rails for the Cisco MDS 9134 or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, see Figure 2-3.

Note Depending on when you purchased your Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, you may have straight slider rails like those shown in Figure 2-2, or you may have the notched slider rails like those shown in Figure 2-3. Refer to the illustrations that show the type of rails that came with your switch.

Step 4 Attach the slider rail using two 12-24 screws or two 10-32 screws, depending on the rack rail thread type. For racks with square holes, insert the 12-24 cage nuts in position behind the mounting holes in the slider rails.

a.Repeat with the other slider rail on the other side of the rack.

Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide

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