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Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Unpacking the Switch
Unpacking the Switch
To check the contents of the shipping cartons, follow these steps:
Step 1
Check the contents of the accessories box against the accessories box components checklist and the
packing slip that were included with your switch. Verify that you received all listed equipment, including
the following:
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Rack-mount kit, cable guide kit, and system ground kit
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Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special
connectors
Step 2
Check the switching modules in each slot. Verify that the configuration matches the packing list and that
all the specified interfaces are included.
Step 3
Verify that the L brackets are securely attached to the ides of the chassis.
Note
Do not discard the shipping cartons and poly bag when you unpack the switch. Flatten and store them.
You will need the containers if you need to move or ship the switch in the future. Repacking instructions
are provided in
Appendix B, “Repacking a Switch.”
Installing the Switch in a Rack
A rack-mount kit is included for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack
with two unobstructed outer posts, with a nominal depth (between the front and rear mounting posts) of
19.25 inches (48.9 cm) and a maximum depth of 32 inches (81.3 cm). This kit is not suitable for racks
with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to the field-replaceable units (FRUs)
of the switch.
Determine if the rack post holes are prethreaded or unthreaded. If the rack post holes are unthreaded,
you need to install 12-24 clip-nuts or cage-nuts over the rack post holes to accept the installation screws.
Note
Clip-nuts or cage-nuts are not included as part of the accessory kit that comes with the chassis.
You must obtain them yourself.
Required Installation Tools
You will need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis in a rack:
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Number 1 and number 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers to tighten the captive installation screws on most
systems
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3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the supervisor engine and
switching modules on some systems
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Antistatic mat or antistatic foam in case you need to remove switching modules to troubleshoot the
installation
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Rack-mount kit