Installing a Switch
Step 6
Prepare the other end of the grounding wire with a ring lug, and secure it to the rack with a screw.
Installing the Switch
Rack-Mounting
• For Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) installation, use the four post rack mount kit. The
• Ensure you read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (RCSI) before installing the switch.
Figure 23: Installing the Grounding Lug on a C9500X Switch
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M4.0 x 6mm flat-head screws
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M4.0 x 6mm pan-head screws
In situations where there is no interference with the rack, other switch hardware or rack
Note
equipment, you can install the lug can be directly on to the chassis without the grounding
bracket.
depth of the rack, measured between the front-mounting and the rear-mounting strips must be:
• between 25.14 inches and 35.84 inches for C9500-24Q, C9500-12Q, C9500-40X and C9500-16X.
• between 26.68 inches and 42.63 inches for C9500-32C.
• between 23.48 inches and 39.43 inches for C9500-32QC, C9500-48Y4C AND C9500-24Y4C.
• between 24.72 inches and 39.75 inches for C9500X-28C8D.
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Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Installing the Switch
Grounding lug
Grounding bracket
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