Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series User Manual

4. Powering up the chassis and verifying the installation.
Install the Switch with Shelf Brackets
Installing the Shelf Kit L-Brackets
The switch chassis is shipped with two L-brackets installed on the front sides of the chassis. If you are
rack-mounting the switch using the shelf kit, these L-brackets must be removed and replaced with L-brackets
that are part of the shelf kit.
Before you begin
You have ordered and received the shelf kit.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove and discard the L-brackets and the ten mounting screws that the chassis is shipped with. Do not re-use
them during any part of the installation process.
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Installing the Switch
Install the Switch with Shelf Brackets

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