L Brackets On The Catalyst 6513 And Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis - Cisco 6503 - Catalyst Firewall Security Sys Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
The accessory kit also contains the following chassis installation kits:
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Also included in the accessory kit:
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L Brackets on the Catalyst 6513 and Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis

The Catalyst 6513 and the Catalyst 6513-E switch chassis are shipped with the two L brackets installed
on the front sides of the chassis. The L brackets are secured to the chassis with 14 M3 Phillips-head
countersunk screws (seven screws on each side) as shown in
The L brackets can also be reversed and installed on the rear of the chassis as an alternative method of
Note
installation.
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A rack-mount shelf kit. The rack-mount shelf kit is used to support the weight of the chassis while
you secure the chassis L brackets to the rack enclosure.
A stabilizer bracket kit. If you are not installing the Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E switch in a
rack, you must install the stabilizer brackets to the bottom of the chassis. The stabilizer brackets
reduce the possibility that the freestanding switch chassis will tip over.
Two optional cable guides—The two cable guides can be installed on the front left- and right-sides
of the chassis using the same sets of screws (either 10-32 or 12-24) that secure the chassis
rack-mount L brackets to the rack posts.
Power supply blank panel—The power supply blank panel must be installed on an unused power
supply bay to maintain chassis airflow and EMI shielding.
Installing a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
Figure 3-23.
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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