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Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Generic Installation Procedures
Note
This rack-mounting kit is not suitable for use with racks that have obstructions (such as power strips)
because the obstructions could impair access to switch field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Required Tools
These tools and equipment are required to install the rack-mount shelf kit:
•
Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers
•
3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
•
Tape measure and level
Installing the Shelf Brackets and Crossbar Bracket
Note
On many older equipment racks, the rack posts are prethreaded to accept either 10-32 or 12-24 screws.
Newer rack enclosure posts might not be prethreaded. These rack enclosure posts require that you 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.
To install the shelf bracket and crossbar bracket, follow these steps:
Step 1
Position one of the two shelf brackets in the rack as shown in
Figure 3-25
.
Step 2
Secure the shelf bracket to the rack by using three 12-24 x 3/4-inch or 10-32 x 3/4-inch screws.
Step 3
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the second shelf bracket. Make sure that the second shelf bracket is level with
the first bracket.
Step 4
Attach the crossbar bracket to the back of the shelf brackets using two M3 screws as shown in
Figure 3-26
.
10-32 x 0.75-inches
Phillips binder-head screw
6
Secures the brackets (three for each bracket) to a rack
that requires 10-32 screws.
M3 x 8 mm Phillips
pan-head screw
2
Secures the crossbar bracket to the rack-mount side
brackets.
Table 3-3
Rack-Mount Kit Contents and Description (continued)
Part
Quantity
Description
