Chapter 3 Switch Installation
Installing the Switch
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Catalyst 3560 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch
This section describes these installation procedures:
• Rack Mounting, page 3-14
• Wall Mounting, page 3-20
• Table or Shelf Mounting, page 3-24
Rack Mounting
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 procedures:
• Removing Screws from the Switch, page 3-15
• Attaching Brackets to the Catalyst 3560 Switch, page 3-16
• Mounting the Switch in a Rack, page 3-19
• Attaching the Cable Guide, page 3-20
Warning
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:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• 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.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting
or servicing the unit in the rack.