Installing The Switch; Rack-Mounting - Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Switch

Step 6
Prepare the other end of the grounding wire with a ring lug, and secure it to the rack with a screw.
Installing the Switch

Rack-Mounting

• For Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) installation, use the four post rack mount kit. The
• Ensure you read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (RCSI) before installing the switch.
• Installation in racks other than 19-inch racks requires a bracket kit not included with the switch.
Warning
Warning
Figure 12: Four Post Rack Mount Kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series Switches
This figure shows the four post rack mount kit for Cisco Catalyst 9500X Series Switches. You can order the
optional brackets from your Cisco sales representative.
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depth of the rack, measured between the front-mounting and the rear-mounting strips must be between
24.72 inches and 39.75 inches.
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
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
To reduce risk of electric shock and fire, take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that
wiring is not overloaded.
Statement 1018
Installing a Switch