Chapter 2 Installing and Starting the Switch
Installing the Switch
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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Two 23-inch rack-mounting brackets (with 1-inch spacing for telco
racks)
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Four number-8 Phillips truss-head screws for attaching the brackets to
the switch
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Two number-12 Phillips machine screws for attaching the brackets to a
rack
Note
The DC-switch kit ships only with the Catalyst 3550-24-DC switch.
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One RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
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Cisco Information Packet, containing warranty, safety, and support
information
Installing the Switch
These sections describe the steps required to install the switch in a rack, on a wall
or on a table or shelf.
Rack Mounting
Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must
take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
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This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the
only unit in the rack.
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When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack
from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the
bottom of the rack.
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If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the
stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.