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Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Installing the Switch in a Rack
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Tape measure
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Level
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Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap or the disposable ESD strap included with
the system
Installing the Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches in a Rack
To install a Catalyst 4500 E-series switch in an equipment rack, follow these steps:
Step 1
Place the chassis on the floor or on a sturdy table near the rack.
Step 2
Use a tape measure to verify the interior dimensions of the rack:
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Measure the depth of the rack 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).
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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.)
Step 3
Carefully lift the chassis and position the rear of the chassis between the equipment rack mounting posts
and slide the chassis into the rack until the L brackets on the sides of the chassis are flush with the
equipment rack front posts. (See
Figure 3-1
.)
Note
Figure 3-1
illustrate the installation of a Catalyst 4506-E switch. The other Catalyst 4500
E-series switches are installed in the equipment rack the same way.
Step 4
Align the mounting holes in the L bracket with the mounting holes in the equipment rack posts. Use a
tape measure and level to ensure that the chassis is positioned in the rack straight and level. If necessary,
install at least six clip-nuts or cage-nuts (three per side) on the rack post to receive the installation
screws.
Step 5
Secure the chassis using at least six (three per side) 12-24 x 3/4-inch screws through the elongated holes
in the L bracket and into the threaded holes in the mounting post (or the clip-nuts or cage-nuts).
