Cisco CATALYST 2960 Hardware Installation Guide

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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches)
Installing the Switch
To install the switch in a 19-inch or 24-inch rack (24-inch racks require optional mounting hardware),
follow the instructions described in these sections:
• Removing Screws from the Switch, page 2-7
• Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2960 Switch, page 2-7
• Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 2-10
• Attaching the Cable Guide, page 2-11
An optional bracket kit that is not included with the switch is required to install the switch in a 24-inch
rack. You can order a kit that contains the 24-inch rack-mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco by
using part number RCKMNT-1RU=.
Removing Screws from the Switch
If you plan to install the switch in a rack, you must first remove screws in the switch chassis so that you
can attach the mounting brackets. Figure 2-1 shows how to remove the chassis screws in a
Catalyst 2960 switch.
Figure 2-1 Removing Screws from the Catalyst 2960 Switch
Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 2960 Switch
The bracket orientation and the brackets that you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets
for a 19-inch or a 24-inch rack. Figure 2-2 to Figure 2-7 show how to attach each type of bracket to one
side of the switch. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
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Cisco CATALYST 2960 Specifications

General

Manageable	Yes
Stacking	No
Model	Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models (IEEE 802.3af)
VLANs	255 active VLANs
Features	QoS
Operating Temperature	32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)
Relative Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Power Consumption	Varies by model (30W to 400W)