Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Switch Installation

For initial switch setup, assigning the switch IP address, and powering on information, see the switch getting
started guide on Cisco.com.
This chapter contains these topics:

Installation Tasks

The process of installing the switch can be broken down into a series of tasks, which are described in the
following table.
Task
Unpacking the switch
Installing the switch
Connecting the chassis to system ground
Installing and cabling the power supply or supplies
Installing a network module
Installation Tasks, page 1
Safety Warnings, page 2
Unpacking the Switch, page 3
Establishing the System Ground, page 3
Installing the Switch, page 5
Description
Remove the switch from the packaging materials.
Save the packaging material for later use if
Note
you need to move the chassis.
Install the switch.
Construct and attach a system ground wire from the
building (earth) ground to the system ground point
on the chassis.
Power supplies that are ordered with the switch are
installed in the switch. If ordered separately, install
the power supplies. Connect the power supplies.
Install a network modules on the uplink ports.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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  • Page 1: Switch Installation

    Power supplies that are ordered with the switch are installed in the switch. If ordered separately, install the power supplies. Connect the power supplies. Installing a network module Install a network modules on the uplink ports. Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Warning servicing. Statement 1034 This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Warning Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045 Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 3: Unpacking The Switch

    • When using DC-input power supplies, you must install the system (ground before you attach the source DC power cables to the DC PEM. Power down the chassis before attaching the system ground. Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4: Required Tools And Equipment

    The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities. • No. 1 Phillips screwdriver. • Crimping tool to crimp the grounding wire to the grounding lug. • Wire-stripping tool to remove the insulation from the grounding wire. Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5: Connecting The System Ground

    Prepare the other end of the grounding wire with a ring lug, and secure it to the rack with a screw. Installing the Switch Rack-Mounting Installation in racks other than 19-inch racks requires a bracket kit not included with the switch. Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Statement 1006 This figure shows the standard 19-inch brackets and other optional mounting brackets. You can order the optional brackets from your Cisco sales representative. Figure 2: Rack-Mounting Brackets Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Switch Installation Rack-Mounting 19-inch brackets 23-inch brackets Extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting, includes 19-inch brackets. Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 8: Attaching The Rack-Mount Brackets

    Use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch for the front- or rear-mounting positions. Figure 3: Attaching 19-inch Rack Mounting Brackets Figure 4: Attaching 23-inch Rack Mounting Brackets Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Switch Installation Rack-Mounting Figure 5: Front, Middle and Rear Mounting positions of Rack Mounting Brackets Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Switch A Rack

    Switch Installation Rack-Mounting Mounting the Switch a Rack Procedure Step 1 Use the Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets and the extension rail to the switch. Figure 6: Attaching the Extension Rail Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Switch Installation Rack-Mounting Step 2 Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket. Figure 7: Attaching the Cable Guide Cable guide 19-inch bracket Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 12: After Switch Installation

    Phillips machine screw, black Front-mounting position Cable guide Number-12 or number-10 Phillips machine screws After Switch Installation • Configure the switch. For more information, see Setting up the Switch. • Connect to the front-panel ports. Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide...

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