Chapter 3 Installing the Switch in a Rack

Rack-Mounting the Switch

Follow these steps to check the contents of the shipping cartons:

Step 1 Check the contents of the accessories box against the Accessories Box Components Checklist and the packing slip that were included with your switch. Verify that you received all listed equipment, including the following:

Switch hardware documentation and software documentation (if ordered)

Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special connectors

Step 2 Check the switching modules in each slot. Ensure that the configuration matches the packing list and that all the specified interfaces are included.

Rack-Mounting the Switch

Astandard rack-mount kit is included for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack with two unobstructed outer posts, with a nominal depth (between the front and rear mounting posts) of 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) and a maximum depth of 32 inches (81.3 cm). This kit is not suitable for racks with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to the field-replaceable units (FRUs) of the switch.

Alternatively, you can obtain a 23-inch rack-mount kit.

Required Installation Tools

You will need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis in a rack:

Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers to tighten the captive installation screws on most systems

3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the supervisor engine and switching modules on some systems

Antistatic mat or antistatic foam in case you need to remove switching modules to troubleshoot the installation

Rack-mount kit

Tape measure

Level

Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap or the disposable ESD strap included with the system

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4500 E-Series, WSUPOE12VPSPL specifications

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