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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Rack-Mounting
Attaching L Brackets to the Chassis

The rack-mount L brackets are included in the accessory kit. The L brackets can be installed either on

the front sides of the chassis or on the rear sides of the chassis.

To install the L brackets on the front sides of the chassis, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the two rack-mount brackets and eight M4 x 8 mm Phillips flat-head screws from the accessory

kit.

Note The L brackets are stamped with different part numbers to identify them as left and right. The

left-side L bracket (as viewed from the front of the chassis) has the part number 700-20931-xx;

the right-side L bracket (as viewed from the front of the chassis) has the part number

700-20932-xx.

Step 2 Position the left L bracket (p/n 700-20931-xx) against the left chassis side, and align the countersunk

screw holes. (See Figure 3-1, top view.)

Step 3 Secure the L bracket to the chassis with four M4 x 8 mm Phillips flat-screws.
Step 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the right L bracket (p/n 700-20932-xx).
Figure 3-1 Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets
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M4 Phillips flat-head screws

Rear-mounting position

M4 Phillips flat-head screws

Front-mounting position