Chapter 2 Installation
Installing the Switch in a Rack
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Figure 2-13 Mounting the Switch in a Rack
After mounting the switch in the rack, start the terminal-emulation software, and
provide power to the switch. See the
“Powering On the Switch” section on
for instructions.
Attaching the Optional Cable Guide
We recommend attaching the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the
front panels of the switch and other devices installed in the rack. Use the supplied
black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket,
as shown in
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