Cisco Systems WSC3750X24TS specifications Installing the Switch, Rack-Mounting

Chapter 2 Switch Installation

Installing the Switch

Side-by-Side Mounting in a Rack or on a Wall

Figure 2-7and Figure 2-8are examples of recommended configurations where the switches are rack- or wall-mounted side-by-side. Use the 1-meter and 3-meter StackWise cables to connect the switches. These configuration provide redundant connections.

Figure 2-7 Stacking up to Eight Switches in a Side-by-Side Mounting Configuration

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Figure 2-8 Stacking Nine Switches in a Side-by-Side Mounting Configuration

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Installing the Switch

This section describes these installation procedures:

•Rack-Mounting, page 2-11

•Wall-Mounting, page 2-27

•Table- or Shelf-Mounting, page 2-30

Rack-Mounting

Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

•This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

•When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

•If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006

Catalyst 3750 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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