Cisco 6500e Manual

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6506 or Catalyst 6506-E Switch Chassis
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
NoteThe chassis are designed to be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and 
ETS 300-119 standards.
WarningTwo people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your 
legs, not your back. Statement 164
TipWe recommend that you have a third person to...

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6506 or Catalyst 6506-E Switch Chassis
Figure 1-8 Installing a Catalyst 6506 or a Catalyst 6506-E Switch in a Rack
What is Next
After installing the chassis in its location, complete the installation process by following these 
procedures:
Connecting the chassis to system ground. See “Establishing the System Ground” section on 
page 1-52.
Installing and connecting the power...

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509 or Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis
Optional Installation Kits
An optional rubber feet installation kit is included in the accessory kit for the Catalyst 6506-E switch 
chassis. This kit contains the parts necessary to install four non-slip rubber feet on the bottom of the 
chassis allowing the chassis to placed on a shelf or a table. To install the rubber feet, go to...

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509 or Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis
NoteThe L brackets can also be reversed and installed on the rear of the chassis as an alternative method of 
installation.
NoteThe L brackets for the Catalyst 6509 and the Catalyst 6509-E switches are stamped with an L and an R 
to identify them as left and right.
Figure 1-9 L Brackets on the Catalyst 6509 and the Catalyst 6509-E Switch...

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509 or Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
NoteThe chassis are designed to be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and 
ETS 300-119 standards.
WarningTwo people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your 
legs, not your back. Statement 164
TipWe recommend that you have a third person to...

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509 or Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis
Figure 1-10 Installing a Catalyst 6509 Switch or a Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis in a Rack
12 x 24
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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509 or Catalyst 6509-E Switch Chassis
What is Next
After installing the chassis in its location, complete the installation process by following these 
procedures:
Connecting the chassis to system ground. See “Establishing the System Ground” section on 
page 1-52.
Installing and connecting the power supplies to source power. Go to Chapter 4 for information on 
how to install and...

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509-NEB or Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch Chassis
Installing a Catalyst 6509-NEB or Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch 
Chassis
This section provides procedures for installing either a Catalyst 6509-NEB or a Catalyst 6509-NEB-A 
switch chassis in a rack assembly and installing the optional cable guides. 
Installation Accessory Kits
The Catalyst 6509-NEB and Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis...

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509-NEB or Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch Chassis
NoteThe L brackets can also be reversed and installed on the rear of the chassis as an alternative method of 
installation.
NoteThe Catalyst 6509-NEB L bracket screw holes are stamped + and –. You can install the brackets on either 
the left or right side of the chassis; use the + holes on one side and the – holes on the other side....

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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509-NEB or Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch Chassis
Figure 1-12 L Brackets on the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A Switch Chassis
Installing the 3 RU Rack-Mount Shelf Kit
The 3 RU rack-mount shelf kit is included as part of the accessory kit for both the Catalyst 6509-NEB 
and the Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switch chassis. You need to install this kit first before you install the 
chassis in the rack. The...