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Chapter2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack
Figure2-1 Front Rack-Mount Brackets and C Brackets Installed on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Step3 Install the slider rails in the rack. Position one of the slider rails against the rack mounting rails and align
the screw holes as shown in Figure2-2. If you are using the notched slider rails for the Cisco MDS 9134
or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, see Figure2-3.
Note Depending on when you purchased your Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, you may have straight slider
rails like those shown in Figure2-2, or you may have the notched slider rails like those shown
in Figure 2-3. Refer to the illustrations that show the type of rails that came with your switch.
Step4 Attach the slider rail using two 12-24 screws or two 10-32 screws, depending on the rack rail thread type.
For racks with square holes, insert the 12-24 cage nuts in position behind the mounting holes in the slider
rails.
a. Repeat with the other slider rail on the other side of the rack.
1Front rack-mount bracket 2C bracket
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