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Chapter 2

Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series

S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m

Installing Front Rack-Mount Brackets for Cabinets with 26 Inches or

Greater of Rail Spacings

The front rack-mount brackets for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch must be installed onto the switch

prior to installing the switch into the cabinet. Follow these steps for cabinets with front-mounting rail to

rear-mounting rail spacings greater or equal to 26 inches.

Install the front rack-mount brackets as follows:

Step 1

Install the C brackets as follows:

Step 2

Note

Figure 2-8

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Position one of the front rack-mount brackets against the side of the switch and align the screw holes

as shown in

Figure

2-8. Then attach the bracket to the switch with the three M4 screws originally

provided with the bracket.

Repeat with the other front-rack mount bracket on the other side of the switch.

Two C brackets are shipped preinstalled on the switch, using three M3 screws per bracket. This

installation step is only necessary if the C brackets were removed.

Position one of the C brackets against the side of the switch and align the screw holes as shown in

Figure

2-8. Then attach the bracket to the switch with the three M3 screws originally provided with

the bracket.

Repeat with the other C bracket on the other side of the switch.

Front Rack-Mount Brackets and C Brackets Installed on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series

Front rack-mount bracket

Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance

C bracket

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