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Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Installing a Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis
Installing a Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis
This section provides procedures for installing a Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis in a rack assembly
and installing the optional cable guide system.
Installation Accessory Kit
The Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch rack, either open
or enclosed. The chassis is shipped with the 19-inch rack mount L brackets installed on the left-front and
right-front of the chassis. Included in the accessory kit are 10-32 x 0.75-inch and 12-24 x 0.75-inch
screws used to secure the chassis in the rack enclosure.
Note
Depending on the manufacturer, the rack posts might be prethreaded to accept either 10-32 or 12-24
screws. If the rack posts are not prethreaded, you must install 10-32 or 12-24 clip nuts or cage nuts to
secure the rack-mount screws. The clip nuts or the cage nuts are not included as part of the accessory kit
and must be obtained on your own.
Included in the accessory kit is the rack-mount shelf kit. The rack-mount shelf kit is used to support the
weight of the chassis while you secure the chassis L brackets to the rack enclosure.
Also included in the Catalyst 6509-V-E switch accessory kit:
•
Cable management system—The optional cable management system can be attached to the front of
the chassis.
•
Power supply blank panel—The power supply blank panel must be installed on an unused power
supply bay to maintain chassis airflow and EMI shielding.
L Brackets on the Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis
The Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis is shipped with the two L brackets installed on the front sides of
the chassis. Each L bracket is secured to the chassis with 14 M4 Phillips-head countersunk screws (seven
screws on each side) as shown in
Figure 3-19
.
Note
The L brackets can also be reversed and installed on the rear of the chassis as an alternative method of
installation.
