We strongly recommend that power cabling runs and other potential noise sources be located as far away as
practical from LAN cabling that terminates on Cisco equipment. In situations where this type of long parallel
cable runs exist and cannot be separated by at least 3.3 feet (1 meter), we recommend that you shield these
potential noise sources. To avoid interference, the source should be shielded by housing it in a grounded
metallic conduit.
Caution
Also be aware of the following caution concerning the use of Category 5e and Category 6 Ethernet cables:
Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6a cables can store large levels of static electricity because of the
dielectric properties of the materials used in their construction. Always ground the cables (especially in new
cable runs) to a suitable and safe earth ground before connecting them to the module.
Caution
Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Rack Specifications
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches are designed to be installed in standard, 19-inch equipment racks that
meet EIA-310-D specifications. In Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) compliant installation, you
can use only a 23-inch rack mount. Before rack-mounting the chassis, ensure that the equipment rack complies
with all requirements and guidelines
Mounting Location Guidelines
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches must be front-mounted.
Accordingly, you can install the chassis in 2-post or 4-post racks, but in a 4-post rack, the rear posts are not
used for mounting.
Width and Depth Requirements
Use a tape measure to verify the interior dimensions of the rack.
• Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right front mounting posts. The chassis
is 19 inches (48.26 cm) wide and must fit between the mounting posts.
• Measure the depth of the rack from the outside of the front mounting posts to the outside of the rear
mounting strip. The chassis is 18.8 inches (47.75 cm) deep.
Height Requirements
The rack must have sufficient clearance in terms of height, to insert the chassis. Chassis height is also measured
in rack units (RU or just U) where 1 RU or 1 U equals 1.75 inches (44.45 mm). A typical server rack is 42
RU or 42 U in height.
The chassis height of Catalyst 9606R Switch is 8 RU with a depth of 18.8 inches.
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Preparing for Installation
Rack-Mounting Guidelines
