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Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
OL-5781-04
CHAPTER
2 Preparing for Installation 2-1
Safety 2-2
Site Requirements 2-2
Temperature 2-3
Humidity 2-3
Altitude 2-3
Dust and Particles 2-4
Corrosion 2-4
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference 2-4
Shock and Vibration 2-5
Power Source Interruptions 2-5
System Grounding 2-6
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-7
Air Flow 2-10
Power Requirements 2-20
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 2-21
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 2-22
Cabling Requirements 2-22
Site Preparation Checklist 2-23
CHAPTER
3 Installing the Switch 3-1
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 3-2
Unpacking the Switch 3-5
Installing the Rack-Mount Kit 3-6
Required Tools 3-6
Installing the Shelf Brackets and Crossbar Bracket 3-7
Installing the L Brackets and Cable Guides on the Catalyst 6503 and the Catalyst 6503-E
Switches
3-8
Installing the L Brackets and Cable Guides on the Catalyst 6504-E Switch 3-10
Installing the L Brackets and Cable Guides on the Catalyst 6506 and Catalyst 6506-E Switches 3-11
Installing the L Brackets and Cable Guides on the Catalyst 6509 and Catalyst 6509-E Switches 3-13
Installing the L Brackets and Cable Guides on the Catalyst 6509-NEB Switch 3-15
Installing the L Brackets on the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch 3-17
Installing the Switch Chassis in the Rack 3-18
Installing the Stabilizer Bracket Kit 3-20
Required Tools 3-20
Installing the Stabilizer Brackets 3-20
Installing the Rubber Feet Kit 3-21