Chapter 3 Installing the Switch in a Rack

Rack-Mounting the Switch

Rack-Mounting Catalyst 4500 E-series Switches

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

Note If you move a supervisor engine from a Catalyst 4500 series chassis to a Catalyst 4503-E chassis or Catalyst 4506-E chassis, it must use Cisco IOS Release 12.2(37)SG or later. Refer to the release note for software upgrade procedures if needed:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/OL_5184.html#wp305142

Follow these steps to install a Catalyst 4500 E-series switch in a rack:

Step 1 Prepare for installation as follows:

a.Place the chassis on the floor or on a sturdy table as close as possible to the rack. Leave enough clearance to allow you to move around the chassis.

b.Use a tape measure to measure the depth of the rack. Measure from the outside of the front mounting posts to the outside of the rear mounting strip. The depth must be at least 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) but not greater than 32 inches (81.3 cm).

c.Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right front mounting posts to ensure that it is 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) wide. (The chassis is 17.25 inches [43.8 cm] wide and must fit between the mounting posts.)

Note Some equipment racks provide a power strip along the length of one of the rear posts. If your rack has this feature, consider the position of the strip when planning fastener points. Before installing the L brackets on the chassis, determine whether to install the chassis from the front or the rear of the rack.

d.Attach the cable guide, if needed, using the M3 screws provided in the cable management kit. The cable guide attaches to the L bracket. Attach the cable guide to the right side of the switch to prevent the cables from obscuring module LEDs.

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Cisco Systems 4500 E-Series, WSUPOE12VPSPL manual Rack-Mounting Catalyst 4500 E-series Switches

4500 E-Series, WSUPOE12VPSPL specifications

Cisco Systems has long been at the forefront of networking technology, consistently delivering innovative products that shape the future of digital communication. Among its extensive range of offerings, the WSUPOE12VPSPL and the Catalyst 4500 E-Series stand out as exemplary solutions tailored for businesses seeking robust, scalable, and versatile network infrastructure.

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