Chapter 2
Switch Installation
Installing the Switch
Rack-Mounting
Warning
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This section describes these installation procedures:
Rack-Mounting, page 2-9
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Wall-Mounting, page 2-20
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Table- or Shelf-Mounting, page 2-23
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To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you
must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
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This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
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When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the
top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
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If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting
or servicing the unit in the rack.
Statement 1006
Catalyst 2970 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Installing the Switch
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