Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch
supplier.
Note
This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9148T switch in a rack or cabinet using the
optional Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit.
Shelf-Installation Guidelines
• If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized.
• If you are installing this kit in an EIA rack, attach the shelf to all four rack-mounting posts; the EIA posts
may not be thick enough to prevent flexing of shelf brackets if only two posts are used.
Caution
Before Installing the Shelf Brackets
Before installing the shelf brackets, inspect the contents of your kit. The following table lists the contents of
the shelf bracket kit:
Part Description
Quantity
Slider brackets
2
Shelf brackets
2
Crossbar
1
10-32 x 3/8-in. Phillips pan-head screws
2
12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws
16
10-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws
16
Required Equipment
You need the following equipment for this installation:
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure and level (to ensure that shelf brackets are at level with each other)
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco Rack
The following figure shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a two-post Telco rack:
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Installing the Cisco MDS 9148T Switch
Shelf-Installation Guidelines
