Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
•Your own ESD grounding strap or the disposable ESD strap included with the system
The following tools and equipment are required to install the chassis in a rack:
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•Tape measure and level
Rack-Mounting the Switch
Note The illustrations shown are of a Catalyst
Follow these steps to install the switch in a rack.
Step 1 Prepare for installation:
a.Place the chassis on the floor or on a sturdy table as close as possible to the rack. Leave enough clearance to allow you to move around the chassis.
b.Use a tape measure to measure the depth of the rack. Measure from the outside of the front mounting posts to the outside of the rear mounting strip. The depth must be at least 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) but not greater than
32 inches (81.3 cm).
c.Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right front mounting posts to ensure that it is 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) wide. (The chassis is 17.5 inches [44 cm] wide and must fit between the mounting posts.)
d.Open the
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