Network Device Installation Guide

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Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix C Cabinet and Rack Installation
Cisco MDS 9500 Shelf Bracket
Installing the Cisco MDS 9500 Shelf Bracket Kit into a Cabinet or Rack
Figure C-3 shows the installation of the Cisco MDS 9500 Shelf Bracket Kit into a four-post rack.
Figure C-3 Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Rack
To install the shelf brackets in a cabinet or rack, follow these steps:
Step 1 Position a shelf bracket inside the rack-mounting rails as shown in Figure C-3. Align the screw holes at
the front of the shelf bracket with the holes in the front rack-mounting rail, and then attach the shelf
bracket to the front rack-mounting rail using a minimum of four 1/4-20 screws.
Note The bottom hole of the shelf bracket should align with the bottom hole of a rack unit on the
rack-mounting rail (the hole immediately above the 1/2-inch spacing).
Step 2 Align the screw holes at the back of the shelf bracket with the holes in the back rack-mounting rail, and
then attach the shelf bracket to the back rack-mounting rail using a minimum of four 1/4-20 screws.
Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 with the other shelf bracket.
Step 4 Verify that the shelf brackets are at the same height (using the level or tape measure as desired).
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