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Chapter 2 Switch Installation
Mounting the Switch
In a Rack
Installing the switch in a rack requires an optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch. You
can order these kits from your Cisco representative:
• 19-inch rack-mounting brackets (RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=)
• 23- and 24-inch rack-mounting brackets (RCKMNT-23-CMPCT=)
To install the switch in a rack, follow the instructions described in these sections:
• Attaching Brackets to the Switch, page 2-18
• Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 2-19
Attaching Brackets to the Switch
Figure 2-14 shows how to attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to
attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Figure 2-14 Attaching the 19-inch Brackets for 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.
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