Cisco Systems 11000 Series Rack-Mounting the CSS 11050 or CSS, Installing the Mounting Brackets

Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing the CSS

Installing the CSS 11050 or CSS 11150

Installing the CSS 11050 or CSS 11150 as a Free-Standing Unit

Position the CSS 11050 or CSS 11150 on the selected flat surface. When installing the CSS, note that all cables connect to the front of the unit with the exception of the cable that connects to the Ethernet management port on the rear panel and the power cord.

Rack-Mounting the CSS 11050 or CSS 11150

Before you rack-mount the CSS 11050 or CSS 11150:

•Determine if you want to front-mount or mid-mount the CSS chassis into the cabinet. The difference between front-mount or mid-mount is:

–Front-mount sets the front edge of the unit even with the front edge of the rack

–Mid-mounting the CSS sets the front edge of the unit past the front edge of the rack

•Install the mounting brackets on the CSS. The rack position of the CSS determines where you will install the mounting brackets on the CSS chassis. See the following section to install the mounting brackets.

Installing the Mounting Brackets

Before you begin, you will need the mounting brackets and eight screws shipped in the accessory kit accompanying the CSS 11050 and CSS 11150, and a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

To install the mounting brackets on the CSS chassis:

1.Position the CSS with its front panel facing you. On the left and right side of its chassis, note the screw holes for installing the mounting brackets.

2.Position a bracket on one side of the chassis. Align the bracket with the appropriate screw holes for front- or mid-mounting.

Figure 1-2illustrates front-mounting the brackets. Figure 1-3illustrates mid-mounting the brackets.

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