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Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance
Step2 Insert the switch into the rack:
a. Using both hands, position the switch with the back of the switch between the rear rack-mounting
rails as shown in Figure2-14.
Figure2-14 Sliding the CiscoM DS9 134 Switch or the CiscoMDS 9124 Switch (Rear-Facing) on
the Notched Slider Rails
b. Align the two C brackets on either side of the switch with the slider rails installed in the rack. Slide
the C brackets onto the slider rails and then gently slide the switch all the way into the rack. If the
switch does not slide easily, try realigning the C brackets on the slider rails.
Step3 Connect the power cord that you previously routed through the open cutout of the slider rail to the
switch, as shown in Figure 2-15. Limit the length of the power cord between the back of the chassis and
the rail opening.
Note If you failed to route the power cord through the open cutout of the slider rail as directed in Step
1, remove the switch and rails and remount the rails using the correct method. Do not connect
the power cord by routing it over the top of the slider rail, as shown in Figure2-16. This type of
installation is hazardous.
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Rear cabinet
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