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Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installation
Installing the Switch in a Rack
Attaching the Brackets to a Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL, 2924 XL,
2912MF XL, or 2924M XL Switch
Follow these steps to attach the brackets to a Catalyst 2912 XL, 2924C XL, 2924
XL, 2912MF XL, or 2924M XL switch:
The bracket orientation and screws that you use depend on whether you are
attaching the brackets for a 19-, 23-, or 24-inch rack. Use two of the supplied
screws to attach each bracket, according to rack size:
• For a 19-inch rack, use the supplied Phillips flat-head screws to attach the
long side of the bracket to the switch.
• For a23- or 24-inch rack, use the supplied Phillips truss-head screws to attach
the short side of the bracket to the switch.
Figure 2-3, Figure 2-5, Figure 2-6, Figure 2-7,andFigure 2-8 show how to attach
a bracket to one side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second
bracket to the opposite side of the switch.