Installing The Switch - Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Getting Started Manual

Stack Cabling
These figures show the switches stacked in a vertical rack or on a table. The connections are redundant. A Catalyst 2960-X switch
is shown in the examples, the Catalyst 2960-XR switch can be stacked in the same way.
Figure 2: Stacking Switches with the 0.5-meter FlexStack Cable
Figure 3: Stacking Switches with 0.5-meter and 3-meter FlexStack Cables

Installing the Switch

This section describes basic 19-inch rack-mounting. See the hardware installation guide for other optional bracket information. For
alternate mounting procedures, such as installing the switch in a 24-inch rack or on a wall, and for additional cabling information,
see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
Tools and Equipment
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
• A number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch.
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