Installing a Catalyst 6503 or Catalyst 6503-E Switch Chassis
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With a person standing at each side of the chassis, grasp the chassis handle with one hand, and use the
Step 3
other hand near the back of the chassis for balance. Slowly lift the chassis in unison. Avoid sudden twists
or moves to prevent injury.
Have a third person install the rack-mount screws while two people support the chassis in the rack
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enclosure.
Align the mounting holes in the rack-mount bracket with the mounting holes in the equipment rack.
Step 4
Step 5
If you want to install one or both of the optional cable guides, position the cable guide so that the cable
guide mounting holes are aligned with rack-mount holes and the rack post holes. (See
Step 6
Install a minimum of eight 10-32 or 12-24 screws (four on each side) through the cable guide mounting
holes, rack-mount bracket holes, rack post holes, and into the clip nuts to secure the cable guides and the
chassis to the rack post. (See
Use a tape measure or level to verify that the chassis is installed straight and level.
Step 7
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Removing the Catalyst 6503-E Chassis Shipping Bracket
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Chapter 3
Installing the Switch
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