Cisco Systems 2960 specifications Rack-Mounting, Removing Screws from the Switch

Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches)

Installing the Switch

Rack-Mounting

This section applies to all switches except the Catalyst 2960-8TC-L, Catalyst 2960G-8TC-L, and Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L switches. For information applicable to those switches, see Chapter 3, “Switch Installation (8-Port Switches).” The illustrations in this section might not show your specific switch; however, the instructions apply to all 24- and 48-port switches.

Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

•This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

•When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

•If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006

To install the switch in a 19-inch or 24-inch rack (24-inch racks require optional mounting hardware), follow the instructions described in these sections:

•Removing Screws from the Switch, page 2-8

•Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2960 Switch, page 2-9

•Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 2-11

•Attaching the Cable Guide, page 2-12

An optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch is required to install the switch in a 24-inch rack. You can order a kit that contains the 24-inch rack-mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco by using part number RCKMNT-1RU=.

Removing Screws from the Switch

If you plan to install the switch in a rack, you must first remove screws in the switch chassis so that you can attach the mounting brackets. Figure 2-1shows how to remove the chassis screws in a

Catalyst 2960 switch.

Figure 2-1 Removing Screws from the Catalyst 2960 Switch

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