Rack-Mounting The Chassis - Cisco 6503 - Catalyst Firewall Security Sys Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Figure 3-4 L Brackets on the Catalyst 6504-E Switch Chassis
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Rack-Mounting the Chassis

The chassis are designed to be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and
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ETS 300-119 standards.
Two people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your
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legs, not your back. Statement 164
We recommend that you have a third person to assist in this procedure.
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To install the switch chassis into the equipment rack, follow these steps:
Determine the positioning of the chassis in the rack enclosure. Identify the rack post holes that will be
Step 1
used. If the rack post holes are prethreaded, determine if the threads are 10-32 or 12-24. If the rack post
holes are unthreaded, install either 10-32 or 12-24 clip or cage nuts over the holes to accept the
installation screws.
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Clip or cage nuts are not included as part of the accessory kit that comes with the chassis. You
must obtain them yourself.
Installing a Catalyst 6504-E Switch Chassis
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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