Installing the Switch in a Rack

Checking the Shipping Container Contents

Rack-Mounting the Switch

Required Installation Tools

Rack-Mounting Catalyst 4003 and 4006 Switches

Installing the Switch in a Rack

Warning Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Site Preparation and Safety Guide. This guide contains important safety information you should know before working with the system.

This chapter describes how to install Catalyst 4003 switches and Catalyst 4006 switches in a rack. For first-time installations, perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed:

Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site-planning checklist in "Site Planning."

Note For information on installing the supervisor engine and switching modules and verifying switch operation, see "Installing the Modules." For information on configuring the switching modules, refer to the Software Configuration Guide for your switch.

Checking the Shipping Container Contents

Note Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store them. You will need the container if you need to move or ship the switch in the future. Repacking instructions are provided in "Repacking a Switch."

Follow these steps to check the contents of the shipping container:

Step 1 Check the contents of the accessories box against the Accessories Box Components Checklist and the packing slip. Verify that you received all listed equipment, which should include the following:

Switch hardware documentation and software documentation (if ordered)
Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special connectors

Step 2 Check the switching modules in each slot. Ensure that the configuration matches the packing list and that all the specified interfaces are included.

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 switch FRUs.

Caution Before installing the chassis in a rack, read the "Rack-Mounting the System" section in the Site Preparation and Safety Guide to familiarize yourself with the proper site and environmental conditions. Failure to read and follow these guidelines could lead to an unsuccessful installation and possible damage to the system and components.

Required Installa tion Tools

The following tools and equipment are required 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 switch modules in some systems
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam in case you need to remove switch modules to troubleshoot the installation
Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap or the disposable ESD strap included with the system

Note For more information about ESD, refer to the Site Preparation and Safety Guide.

Rack-mount kit
Tape measure and level

Rack-Mounting Catalyst 4003 and 4006 Switches

Follow these steps to install Catalyst 4003 and 4006 switches in a rack:

Step 1 Prepare for installation as follows:

a. Place the chassis on the floor or on a sturdy table as close as possible to the rack. Leave enough clearance to allow you to move around the chassis.

b. Use a tape measure to measure the depth of the rack. Measure from the outside of the front mounting posts to the outside of the rear mounting strip. The depth must be at least 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) but not greater than 32 inches (81.3 cm).

c. Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right front mounting posts to ensure that it is 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) wide. (The chassis is 17.25 inches [43.8 cm] wide and must fit between the mounting posts.)

d. Open the rack-mount kit and check the component checklist in Table 3-1 to verify that all parts are included.

Table 3-1: Rack-Mount Kit Checklist

Quantity Part Description

2

L brackets

6

M4 Phillips pan-head screws

6

12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws

Quantity	Part Description
2	L brackets
6	M4 Phillips pan-head screws
6	12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws

Step 2 Install the L brackets, which connect the chassis to the rack, as follows:

a. Remove the screws from either the front or rear of the switch side cover panels, depending on which end of the chassis will be at the front of the rack.

b. Attach the left and right L brackets using the six M4 Phillips pan-head screws (three screws per side) provided in the rack-mount kit.

: See Figure 3-1 for the Catalyst 4003 switch or Figure 3-2 for the Catalyst 4006 switch.

Note Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2 show the L brackets being installed on the front edge of the switch chassis. If necessary, you can also install the L brackets on the rear edge of the switch chassis.

Figure 3-1: Attaching the L Brackets to the Catalyst 4003 Switch

Figure 3-2: Attaching the L Brackets to the Catalyst 4006 Switch

c. Attach the cable guide, if needed, using the M3 screws provided in the cable management kit. The cable guide attaches to the L bracket. Attach the cable guide to the right side of the switch to prevent the cables from obscuring module LEDs.

: See Figure 3-3 for the Catalyst 4003 switch or Figure 3-4 for the Catalyst 4006 switch.

Figure 3-3: Attaching the Cable Guide to the Catalyst 4003 Switch

Figure 3-4: Attaching the Cable Guide to the Catalyst 4006 Switch

Note Some equipment racks provide a power strip along the length of one of the rear posts. If the rack has this feature, consider the position of the strip when planning fastener points. Before installing the L brackets on the chassis, determine whether to install the chassis from the front or the rear of the rack.

Step 3 Install the chassis in the rack as follows:

a. Position the chassis in the rack as follows.

If the chassis front panel is in the front of the rack, insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts.
If the rear of the chassis is in the front of the rack, insert the front of the chassis between the mounting posts.

: See Figure 3-5 for the Catalyst 4003 switch or Figure 3-6 for the Catalyst 4006 switch.

b. Align the mounting holes in the L bracket with the mounting holes in the equipment rack.

c. Secure the chassis using six (three per side) 12-24 x 3/4-inch screws through the elongated holes in the L bracket and into the threaded holes in the mounting post.

d. Use a tape measure and level to ensure that the chassis is installed straight and level.

Figure 3-5: Installing a Catalyst 4003 Switch in the Rack

Figure 3-6: Installing a Catalyst 4006 Switch in the Rack

Step 4 Check the ejector levers to ensure that the supervisor engine and the switching module are installed securely.

Step 5 Tighten any loose captive installation screws on the supervisor engine and the switching module.

Step 6 Connect the power supply cords. The switch powers up when the cords are connected.

This completes the installation of the Catalyst 4003 and 4006 switches.

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