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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch in a Rack
Rack-Mounting the Switch
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Catalyst 4500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Rack-Mounting the Switch
A standard rack-mount kit is included for mounting the switch in a standard
19-inch (48.3
cm) equipment rack with two unobstructed outer posts, with a
nominal depth (between the front and rear mounting posts) of 19.25
inches
(48.9
cm) and a maximum depth of 32 inches (81.3 cm). This kit is not suitable
for racks with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to the
field-replaceable units (FRUs) of the switch.
Alternatively, you can obtain a 23-inch rack-mount kit.
Required Installation Tools
You will need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis in a rack:
• Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers to tighten the captive
installation screws on most systems
• 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the
supervisor engine and switching modules on some systems
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam in case you need to remove switching
modules to troubleshoot the installation
• Rack-mount kit
• Tape measure
• Level
• Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap or the disposable
ESD strap included with the system