Rack-Mounting; Removing Screws From The Switch; Attaching Brackets To The Catalyst 2960 Switch; Mounting The Switch In A Rack - Cisco Catalyst 2960 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Switch

Rack-Mounting

This section applies to all switches except the Catalyst 2960-8TC-L, Catalyst 2960G-8TC-L, and
Catalyst 2960PD-8TT-L switches. For information applicable to those switches, see
Installation (8-Port Switches)."
however, the instructions apply to all 24- and 48-port switches.
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you
Warning
must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
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To install the switch in a 19-inch or 24-inch rack (24-inch racks require optional mounting hardware),
follow the instructions described in these sections:
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An optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch is required to install the switch in a 24-inch
rack. You can order a kit that contains the 24-inch rack-mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco by
using part number RCKMNT-1RU=.

Removing Screws from the Switch

If you plan to install the switch in a rack, you must first remove screws in the switch chassis so that you
can attach the mounting brackets.
Catalyst 2960 switch.
Figure 2-1
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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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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.
Removing Screws from the Switch, page 2-8
Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2960 Switch, page 2-9
Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 2-11
Attaching the Cable Guide, page 2-12
Removing Screws from the Catalyst 2960 Switch
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The illustrations in this section might not show your specific switch;
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Figure 2-1 shows how to remove the chassis screws in a
Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches)
Chapter 3, "Switch
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