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

Installing the Switch

Installing the Switch
This section describes rack-mounting using 19-inch and 23-inch rack-mounting brackets. For optional bracket
information and 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:
• A Number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch
• Drill with #27 drill bit (0.144-inch [3.7 mm]) for mounting an 8-port and 16-port switch
Installation Guidelines
When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
• Clearance to the switch's front and rear panel should meet these conditions:
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted. To avoid any flow blockage, we strongly
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is installed in a closed or
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent.
• Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet.
• For 10/100/1000 fixed ports, the cable length from a switch to a connected device cannot exceed 328
• Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can draw dust and other particles causing
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◦ Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
◦ Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
◦ AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch's rear panel.
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
recommend these guidelines:
◦ Allow at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) of clearance from the left and the right sides, and the front and rear
of the switch.
◦ Allow at least 1.75 in. (4 cm) of clearance from the top cover, if you are installing the switch in
upright position.
◦ Allow at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) of clearance from the top cover, if you are installing the switch inverted,
under a table.
◦ Allow at least 1 RU of empty rack space above the switch, if you are installing the switch in a rack.
multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature.
feet (100 meters).
contaminant build-up inside the chassis, which can result in system malfunction. You must install this
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