In A Rack; Attaching Brackets To The Switch; Mounting The Switch In A Rack - Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Hardware Installation Manual

Mounting the Switch

In a Rack

Installing the switch in a rack requires an optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch. You
can order these kits from your Cisco representative:
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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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To install the switch in a rack, follow the instructions described in these sections:
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Attaching Brackets to the Switch

Figure 2-14
attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Figure 2-14
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19-inch rack-mounting brackets (RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=)
23- and 24-inch rack-mounting brackets (RCKMNT-23-CMPCT=)
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
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.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in
the rack. Statement 1006
Attaching Brackets to the Switch, page 2-18
Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 2-19
shows how to attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to
Attaching the 19-inch Brackets for Rack-Mounting
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