Cisco Systems MDS 9500 Series 12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws, Crossbar bracket

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9500 Series

Installing the Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack

Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m .

Note The rack-mount kit for the Cisco MDS 9509 Director includes side rack-mount brackets, which are required for the duration of the installation only and can be removed once the front rack-mount brackets are securely fastened to the rack-mounting rails.

Note The Cisco MDS 9500 Shelf Bracket Kit can be purchased as an optional shelf bracket kit for the Cisco MDS 9509 Director. See “Cisco MDS 9500 Shelf Bracket” section on page C-13.

Table 2-2	Contents of Cisco MDS 9509 Rack-Mount Kit
Quantity	Part Description
3 RU shelf bracket kit
6	12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws
6	10-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws
2	M3 x 8-mm Phillips pan-head screws
2	Side rack-mount brackets
1	Crossbar bracket
Cable management bracket kit
2	Cable management brackets
18	12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws
18	10-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws

To install the Cisco MDS 9509 chassis in a rack using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch, follow these steps:

Step 1 Position one of the side rack-mount brackets in the rack as shown in Figure 2-5. Secure the side rack-mount bracket to the rack using three of the 12-24 x 3/4-inch or 10-32 x 3/4-inch screws, depending on the type of holes in the mounting rails.

Step 2 Repeat for the second side rack-mount bracket, ensuring that the side rack-mount brackets are at the same height.

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