Cisco Catalyst 6880-X Installation Guide

Installing the Rack-Mount Shelf Kit
Before installing the chassis, you should install the rack-mount shelf kit that is included as part of the accessory
kit. The rack-mount shelf kit is shipped as part of the switch accessory kit. It contains two shelf brackets, a
crossbar, and screws. The shelf brackets attach directly to the rack and help support the weight of the chassis.
Required Tools
These tools and equipment are required to install the rack-mount shelf kit:
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Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers
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3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
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Tape measure and level
Installing the Shelf Brackets on a rack
On many older equipment racks, the rack posts are prethreaded to accept either 10-32 or 12-24 screws.
Newer rack enclosure posts might not be prethreaded. These rack enclosure posts require that you install
10-32 or 12-24 clip nuts or cage nuts to secure the rack-mount screws. The clip nuts or the cage nuts are
not included as part of the accessory kit and must be obtained on your own.
Note
Before you install the Shelf brackets, determine the clearance between the insides of the left and right rails
of your rack system:
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If the distance between the insides of the rails is 17.5 inches (44.45 cm), then follow the steps in .
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Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a Two-Post Rack with 17.5-inch (44.45 cm) Opening ,
on page 14
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Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a Four-Post Rack with 17.5-inch (44.45 cm) Opening,
on page 6
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If the distance between the insides of the rails is 17.75 inches (45.09 cm), then follow the steps in .
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Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a Two-Post Rack with 17.75 inch (45.09 cm) Opening,
on page 17
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Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a Four-Post Rack with 17.75 inch (45.09 cm) Opening,
on page 10
Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a Four-Post Rack with 17.5-inch (44.45 cm) Opening
You have to rear-mount the shelf brackets and the crossbar in a rack with a 17.5-inch rail-to-rail opening.Important
Perform these steps:
Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch
Installing the Rack-Mount Shelf Kit

Cisco Catalyst 6880-X Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 6880-X
Category	Switch
Language	English