Chapter 2 Installation
Installing the Switch in a Rack
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To install the switch in a 19-, 23- or 24-inch standard rack, follow the instructions
described in these procedures:
• “Removing Screws from the Switch” sectiononpage2-10
• “Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL, 2924 XL, 2912MF
XL, or 2924M XL Switch” section on page 2-11
• “Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 LRE XL or 2924 LRE XL Switch”
sectiononpage2-17
• “Mounting the Switch in a Rack” sectiononpage2-19
• “Attaching the Optional Cable Guide” sectiononpage2-20
Removing Screws from the Switch
Ifyouplantoinstalltheswitchinarack,youmustfirstremovescrewsinthe
switch chassis so that mounting brackets can be attached. Figure 2-3 shows how
to remove the chassis screws in a fixed-port and a modular port switch.
Figure 2-3 Removing Screws from the Switch
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