Chapter 2 Installation
Installing the Switch in a Rack
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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch in a Rack
Note
show the Catalyst 2950-24, 2950G-24-EI-DC, and
2950G-48-EI switches as examples. You can install other Catalyst 2950
switches in a rack as shown in these illustrations.
To install the switch in a 19-, 23-, or 24-inch rack, follow these steps:
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Attaching the brackets to the switch
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Mounting the switch in a rack
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Attaching the optional cable guide
Attaching the Brackets to the Switch
The bracket orientation and the screws that you use depend on whether you are
attaching the brackets to a 19-, 23-, or 24-inch rack. Follow these guidelines:
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When mounting a switch other than a Catalyst 2950G-48-EI switch in a
19-inch rack, use two of the Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side
of the 19- or 24-inch bracket to the switch. See
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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.