Chapter 2 Switch Installation

Mounting the Switch

In a Rack

Installing the switch in a rack requires an optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch. You can order these kits from your Cisco representative:

19-inch rack-mounting brackets (RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=)

23- and 24-inch rack-mounting brackets (RCKMNT-23-CMPCT=)

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 rack, follow the instructions described in these sections:

Attaching Brackets to the Switch, page 2-18

Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 2-19

Attaching Brackets to the Switch

Figure 2-14shows how to attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.

Figure 2-14 Attaching the 19-inch Brackets for Rack-Mounting

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Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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Cisco Systems 3560-C manual A Rack, Attaching Brackets to the Switch, Phillips flat-head screw