Installing Cisco Mds 9148S Switch Rear-Facing Into Cabinet - Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance
Step 2
Install the C brackets as follows:
Note
Two C brackets are shipped preinstalled on the switch, using three M3 screws per bracket. This
installation step is only necessary if the C brackets were removed.
a.
b.

Installing Cisco MDS 9148S Switch Rear-Facing into Cabinet

To install a Cisco MDS 9148S switch rear-facing into a cabinet using the rack-mount kit provided with
the switch (for cabinets with insufficient front-facing clearance), follow these steps:
Step 1
Install the notched slider rails in the rack:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Step 2
Insert the switch into the rack:
a.
b.
Step 3
Connect the power cord that you previously routed through the open cutout of the slider rail to the
switch. Limit the length of the power cord between the back of the chassis and the rail opening.
Note
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Position one of the C brackets against the side of the switch and align the screw holes. Then attach
the bracket to the switch with the three M3 screws originally provided with the bracket.
Repeat with the other C bracket on the other side of the switch.
Route the power cord through the open cutout at the end of one of the slider rails, and then let the
cord dangle while you proceed with the next steps.
Position one of the slider rails against the front rack-mounting rails and align the screw holes. Attach
them using two 12-24 screws or two 10-32 screws, depending on the rack rail thread type. For racks
with square holes, first install the 12-24 cage nuts.
Repeat with the other slider rail on the other front side of the rack.
Use the tape measure and level to verify that the rails are horizontal and at the same height.
Using both hands, position the switch with the back of the switch between the rear rack-mounting
rails.
Align the two C brackets on either side of the switch with the slider rails installed in the rack. Slide
the C brackets onto the slider rails and then gently slide the switch all the way into the rack. If the
switch does not slide easily, try realigning the C brackets on the slider rails.
If you failed to route the power cord through the open cutout of the slider rail as directed in Step
1, remove the switch and rails and remount the rails using the correct method. Do not connect
the power cord by routing it over the top of the slider rail. This type of installation is hazardous.
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