Chapter 3 Installing the Switches

Rack-Mounting the Switches

The MAC address and GUID number are available on sticker labels placed on top of the switch.

Step 4 Check the slot in the rack for sufficient clearance.

Step 5 Determine the desired method of installation, and follow the appropriate steps:

Installing the Switch with One Person, page 3-4

Installing the Switch with Two People, page 3-6

Installing the Switch with One Person

Because it can be difficult for one person to align the switch correctly along both rack rails, the following installation method is easier with two people but can be accomplished with one person.

To install the switch with one person, follow these steps:

Step 1 Separate one set of the rack brackets. (See Figure 3-1.)

Each side is assembled to its counterpart but should be separated before you attach them to the switch when you use this installation method.

Figure 3-1 Assembled Rack Brackets

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Step 2 Attach the bracket that has the screw holes to the side of the switch, with the flange facing away from the switch, as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Attaching One Rail to Switch Chassis

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The standard method is to face the flange toward the front of the switch. However, you can also mount the flange toward the back if you want to mount the switch backward in the switch (service-side forward), as shown in Figure 3-2.

Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 on the opposite side of the switch to attach the second bracket.

The two counterparts to these sliding rack brackets (that do not have screw holes) should still be unattached.

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Cisco Systems SFS 7000P, SFS 7000D manual Installing the Switch with One Person

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