HP Cisco MDS 9020 Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide (OL-17951- - Page 34

Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Send documentation comments to [email protected] The rack-mount kit provided with the switch contains the items listed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1 Cisco MDS 9134 and Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch Rack-Mount Kit Description 30- to 36-inch slider rails 24- to 30-inch slider rails 18- to 24-inch slider rails Front rack-mount brackets 12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws 10-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws M4 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws 12-24 Cage nuts Quantity 2 per kit 2 per kit 2 per kit 2 per kit 10 per kit 10 per kit 6 per kit 10 per kit Front-Facing Installation To install the switch in a cabinet or rack using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Install the front rack-mount bracket as follows: a. Position one of the front rack-mount brackets against the side of the switch and align the screw holes as shown in Figure 2-1. Then attach the bracket to the switch with the three M4 screws originally provided with the bracket. b. Repeat with the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch. Install the C brackets as follows: Note 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. a. Position one of the C brackets against the side of the switch and align the screw holes as shown in Figure 2-1. Then attach the bracket to the switch with the three M3 screws originally provided with the bracket. b. Repeat with the other C bracket on the other side of the switch. Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-17951-02