Preparing the Site
Installing and Removing the Brackets
This section provides information on how to install and remove brackets.
Before installing the shelf brackets, check the contents of your kit. The table below, lists the contents of the
shelf bracket kit.
Table 17: Contents of Shelf Bracket Kit
Quantity
2
2
1
2
16
16
Required Equipment
You need the following equipment for this installation:
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure and level (to ensure shelf brackets are level)
Installing the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Shelf Bracket Kit into a
Rack
Use this procedure to install the shelf brackets in a rack.
The following figure shows the installation of the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Shelf Bracket Kit into a four-post
rack.
Part Description
Slider brackets
Shelf brackets
Crossbar
10-32 x 3/8-in. Phillips pan-head screws
12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws
10-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws
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