Cisco Systems MDS 9200 Series Switch User Manual


 
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Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance
Note Figure 2-13 shows the front rack-mount brackets as rotated. Your chassis may have these
brackets installed in the normal position.
Figure 2-13 Installing the Cisco MDS 9200 Series (Rear-Facing) in the Rack
Step 2
From the front of the rack, position the longer slider rails with the ears away from the chassis and slide
them into the C brackets previously installed on the sides of the chassis (see Figure 2-14).
Step 3 Level the chassis (it may sag slightly towards the back) and attach the slider rails to the mounting rails
with the 12-24 x 3/4-in. or 10-32 x 3/4-in. screws, three per side.
1 Mounting rail 3 Screws, 12-24 or 10-32
2 Front rack-mount
bracket
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E
1
L
IN
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G
E
2
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0
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Front cabinet
mounting rails
Rear cabinet
mounting rails