Chapter 2 Switch Installation

Mounting the Switch

Figure 2-15shows how to attach a 23-inch bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.

Figure 2-15 Attaching the 23-inch Brackets for Rack-Mounting

MODE

CONSOLE

SYST STAT DPLX SPD PoE PD

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

Series

5

 

 

4

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVER

ETHERNET

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

PD

282400

1

1

Phillips flat-head screw

Mounting the Switch in a Rack

After the brackets are attached to the switch, insert the switch into the rack, and align the bracket in the rack. Use either the number-12 or number-10 Phillips machine screws to secure the switch in the rack. See Figure 2-16.

Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: 3 in. (7.6 cm) Statement 1076

Figure 2-16 Mounting the Switch in a Rack

MODE

 

SYST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DPLX

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPD

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

Series

PD

 

 

5

 

 

 

PoE

4

6

 

 

 

CONSOLE

PD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVER

ETHERNET

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

1

282402

1

Phillips machine screws

After you mount the switch, see the “After Installing the Switch” section on page 2-31for information about the switch configuration.

 

 

Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Hardware Installation Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems N55M4Q manual Mounting the Switch in a Rack, Attaching the 23-inch Brackets for Rack-Mounting