Installation Guidelines
When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
• Clearance to the switch front and rear panel meets these conditions:
• Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
• Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
• AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch rear panel.
• The SFP/SFP+ module minimum bend radius and connector length is met. See the SFP/SFP+ module
documentation for more information.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
• Make sure power-supply modules and fan modules are securely inserted in the chassis before moving
the switch.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
• For copper connections on Ethernet ports, cable lengths from the switch to connected devices can be up
to 328 feet (100 meters).
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is installed in a closed or
multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature.
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent.
• Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet.
• Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can draw dust and other particles causing
contaminant buildup inside the chassis, which can result in system malfunction. You must install this
equipment in an environment as free from dust and foreign conductive material (such as metal flakes
from construction activities) as is possible.
The illustrations used in this section shows a C9200L switch. The C9200 switch installation is similar to
C9200L, follow the same steps for installing C9200 switches.
Note
Shipping Box Contents
The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for installation.
Some components are optional, depending on your order.
Verify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative
or reseller for instructions. Verify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.
Note
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Installing the Switch
Installation Guidelines