Installing the Switch
Figure 4: NEBS Kit for 4-Post Installation
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For more information on how to install the switch, see the
the Switch into a 2-Post
Installing the Switch
This section describes how to use the rack mount kit to install the Cisco MDS 9148T switch into a cabinet or
rack that meets the requirements described in the
Installing the Switch in a 4-Post Rack
To install the switch, you must attach the front and rear mounting guides to the switch, install the slider rails
on the rear of the rack, slide the switch into the slider rails, and secure the switch to the front of the rack.
Typically, the front of the rack is the side that is easiest to access for maintenance.
Before you begin
• Inspect the switch shipment to ensure that you have everything you ordered.
• Make sure that the switch rack-mount kit includes the following parts:
Installing the Cisco MDS 9148T Switch
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NEBS air baffle
NEBS rack-mount brackets
Rack.
Installing the Cisco MDS 9148T Switch
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notch
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slot
Installing the Switch in a 4-Post Rack
Cabinet and Rack Requirements
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Installing
section.