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Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide
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Unpacking and Installing the Controller
Installing the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf
When mounting the controller on a desktop or shelf, attach the rubber feet in the four circular marks near
each of the corners on the bottom of the controller chassis, and place the chassis on any secure horizontal
surface.
Installing the Controller in a 4-Post Rack
Caution
The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Two or more people must work
together to install the controller.
Warning
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit.
Statement 1028
Follow these steps to mount the controller in a 4-post equipment rack:
Step 1
Attach one of the front brackets to the controller using three M4 screws (see
Figure 4
). Follow the same
steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Note
Only three of the four holes on each bracket are used (top, left, and right).
Figure 4
Installing the Front Brackets
1
Front bracket
2
M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws
1
2
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Cisco 5500
Series W
ireless Cont
roller
Model 55
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