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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
Installing the Switch
Desk- or Shelf-Mounting (with Mounting Screws)
This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches. For information applicable to the other
Catalyst 2960 switches, see
Chapter 2, “Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches).”
The switch can be secured to a desk or shelf with mounting screws.
Step 1
Locate the screw template. You can use the template to align the mounting screw holes and also as a
guide to make sure that you install the screws into the desk or shelf with proper clearance.
Step 2
Position the screw template on top of the desk or shelf so that the two side-by-side slots face the
front
of the desk or shelf, as shown in
Figure 3-1
. This ensures that the power cord faces the
rear
of the desk
or shelf after the switch is installed.
Note
Wait before you attach the screw template to the desk or shelf.
Figure 3-1
Installing the Mounting Screws on Top of a Desk or Shelf
Step 3
Peel the adhesive strip off the bottom of the screw template, and attach it to the top of the desk or shelf.
Step 4
Use a 0.144-inch (3.7 mm) or a #27 drill bit to drill a 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) hole in the three screw
template slots.
Step 5
Insert three screws in the slots on the screw template, and tighten them until they touch the top of the
screw template.
Step 6
Remove the screw template from the desk or shelf.
Step 7
Place the switch onto the mounting screws, and slide the switch forward until it locks in place, as shown
in
Figure 3-2
.
Note
We strongly recommend that you allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the
ventilation openings to prevent airflow restriction and overheating.
Do not stack switches or place switches side-by-side unless they are separated on all sides with
at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance from each other.
Do not place any items on the top of the switch.
1
Screw template
3
Desk or shelf
2
Screws
1
3
2
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