Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series User Manual

Figure 11: Chassis Secured to the Rack Posts
Step 4 4. Use a tape measure and level to ensure that the chassis is installed straight and level..
What to do next
After installing the chassis in its location, complete the installation process by:
1. Connecting the chassis to system ground.
2. Installing and connecting the power supplies to the power source.
3. Connecting the network interface cables to the supervisor module and line card modules. This may involve
installing transceivers before you attach the network interface cables.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch
Rack-Mounting the Chassis as Shipped

Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Specifications

General

Series	Catalyst 9600 Series
Category	Switch
Switching Capacity	Up to 25.6 Tbps
Software	Cisco IOS XE
Form Factor	Modular chassis
Purpose	Enterprise campus core and distribution
Ports	10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, 400G
Redundancy	Yes, supports redundant power supplies and fans
Stacking	Virtual Stacking supported
Security	Advanced security features including MACsec encryption
Management	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP
Uplink Ports	40G, 100G
Power Supply	Redundant, hot-swappable
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Port Density	Up to 384 ports
Weight	Starting at 75 lbs (34 kg)
Modular Slots	Up to 6 line card slots