Cisco Systems MDS 9100 Series manual Front cabinet Mounting rails Rear cabinet mounting Rails

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series

Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance

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Front rack-mount bracket

2

C bracket

Installing Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch Rear-Facing into Cabinet

To install a Cisco MDS 9120 or 9140 Switch rear-facing into a cabinet using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch (for cabinets with insufficient front-facing clearance), follow the steps in this section. If you are installing a Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or a Cisco MDS 9124 Switch rear-facing into a cabinet using the rack-mount kit provided, see “Installing a Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or a Cisco MDS 9124 Switch Rear-Facing into Cabinet” section on page 2-17.

Step 1 Install the slider rails in the rack:

a.Position one of the slider rails against the front rack-mounting rails and align the screw holes as shown in Figure 2-10. Then attach them using two 12-24 screws or two 10-32 screws, depending on the rack rail thread type. For racks with square holes, first install the 12-24 cage nuts.

b.Repeat with the other slider rail on the other front side of the rack.

c.Use the tape measure and level to verify that the rails are horizontal and at the same height.

Figure 2-10 Installing the Slider Rails to the Front Rack-Mounting Rails

Front cabinet

mounting rails

Rear cabinet mounting

rails

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