Installing The Switch; Rack-Mounting - Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Switch

In the following figure, StackPower port B on the center switch has failed and this stack partitions into two
stacks. The top two switches share power, and the bottom switch is now a separate stack.
Figure 22: Example of a Partitioned StackPower Stack with a Failover Condition

Installing the Switch

Rack-Mounting

Installation in racks other than 19-inch racks requires a bracket kit not included with the switch.
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:
• 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
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
Statement 1006
The following figure shows the standard 19-inch brackets and other optional mounting brackets. You can
order the optional brackets from your Cisco sales representative.
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heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
unit in the rack.
Installing a Switch