Cisco Systems WSC4500XF32SFP, WSC4500X24XIPB manual Installing the Switch in a Rack, C H A P T E R

C H A P T E R 3

Installing the Switch in a Rack

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

Warning To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032

This chapter describes how to install Catalyst 4500 series switches in a rack. For first-time installations, perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed:

•Checking the Shipping Container Contents, page 3-2

•Rack-Mounting the Switch, page 3-3

Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site-planning checklist in Table 2-2of Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”

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