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Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installation
Installing the Switch on a Wall
Mounting the Switch to a Wall
Warning
To comply with safety regulations, mount switches on a wall with the front
panel facing up.
For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached
securely to a wall stud or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard, as
shown in Figure 3-20.
Figure 3-20 Mounting a Catalyst 2950 Switch to a Wall
After the switch is mounted on the wall, power the switch as described in
Chapter 1, “Quick Installation.”
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