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Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
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Power Requirements 2-13
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 2-13
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 2-14
Cabling Requirements 2-15
Site Preparation Checklist 2-15
CHAPTER
3 Installing the Switch 3-1
Installation Process 3-2
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 3-2
Unpacking the Switch 3-4
Installing the Switch in a Rack 3-4
Required Installation Tools 3-4
Installing the Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches in a Rack 3-5
Establishing the System Ground Connection 3-7
Required Tools and Parts 3-8
Connecting System Ground 3-8
Completing the Installation Process 3-9
Attaching the Power Cords 3-9
Connecting the Supervisor Engine Console Port 3-10
Connecting the Supervisor Engine Uplink Ports 3-11
CHAPTER
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures 4-1
Removing and Installing the AC-Input Power Supplies 4-2
Required Tools 4-3
Removing an AC-Input Power Supply 4-4
Installing an AC-Input Power Supply 4-6
Removing and Installing the DC-Input Power Supplies 4-8
Required Tools 4-8
Removing a DC-Input Power Supply 4-8
Installing a DC-Input Power Supply 4-11
Removing and Installing the Chassis Fan Tray Assembly 4-13
Required Tools 4-13
Removing the Fan Tray Assembly 4-13
Installing the Fan Tray Assembly 4-14
Verifying the Installation 4-15
Removing and Installing the Backplane Modules 4-15
Verifying the New Modules 4-19
Installing the Remote Power Cycling Feature Control Wires (Optional) 4-19