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Cisco Catalyst 4900M Switch Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Rack-Mounting the Switch
Whenever you lift a chassis or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:
• Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the chassis
between your feet.
• Lift the chassis slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must
bend down to lift the chassis, bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce the
strain on your lower back muscles. (See Figure 3-1.)
• Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the chassis.
Figure 3-1 Unsafe Lifting Practices
Required Installation Tools
The following tools and equipment are required to install the chassis:
• Number 1, number 2 Phillips, and 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
• 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:
• Rack-mount kit
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