Cisco Systems 4500 manual Rack-Mounting the Switch, Required Installation Tools

Chapter 3 Installing the Switch in a Rack

Rack-Mounting the Switch

Rack-Mounting the Switch

A standard rack-mount kit is included for mounting the switch in a standard

19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack with two unobstructed outer posts, with a nominal depth (between the front and rear mounting posts) of 19.25 inches

(48.9 cm) and a maximum depth of 32 inches (81.3 cm). This kit is not suitable for racks with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to the field-replaceable units (FRUs) of the switch.

Alternatively, you can obtain a 23-inch rack-mount kit.

Required Installation Tools

You will need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis in a rack:

•Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers to tighten the captive installation screws on most systems

•3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the supervisor engine and switching modules on some systems

•Antistatic mat or antistatic foam in case you need to remove switching modules to troubleshoot the installation

•Rack-mount kit

•Tape measure

•Level

•Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap or the disposable ESD strap included with the system

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