Cisco Systems 3550 manual Wall Mounting, Mounting the Switch in a Rack, 2-12

Chapter 2 Switch Installation

Installing the Switch

Mounting the Switch in a Rack

After the brackets are attached to the switch, use the four supplied number-12 Phillips machine screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as shown in Figure 2-13.

Figure 2-13 Mounting the Switch in a Rack

	SYSTEM
	RPS
MODE	STATUS
	UTIL
	DUPLX
	SPEED
	1

2

3

4	Catalyst
5
	3550
	6
	7
	8
	9
	10

Phillips machine screws

SERIES

1

2

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We recommend attaching the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack. Use the supplied black screw, as shown in Figure 2-14, to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.

Figure 2-14 Attaching the Cable Guide on the Switch

	SYSTEM
	RPS
MODE	STATUS
	UTIL
	DUPLX
	SPEED
	1

2

3

4	Catalyst
5
6	3550	SERIES
	7
	8
	9
	10
		1
		2

Cable guide screw

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Wall Mounting

To install the switch on a wall, follow the instructions in these procedures:

•Attaching the Brackets to the Switch, page 2-13

•Attaching the RPS Connector Cover, page 2-13

•Mounting the Switch on a Wall, page 2-14

Note The illustrations in this section show the Catalyst 3550-12T switch as an example. All the Catalyst 3550 switches are wall-mounted following the same procedures.

Catalyst 3550 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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