Installing the Switch
This chapter describes how to install a Catalyst 6880-X switch. Pointers within the overall chassis installation
procedures point to separate installation procedures that cover installing various components and assemblies.
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Installation Tasks, page 1
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Safety Warnings, page 2
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Rack-Mounting Guidelines, page 3
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Unpacking the Switch, page 4
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Chassis Installation Kits and Cable Guides, page 4
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Installing the Switch Chassis, page 5
Installation Tasks
The process of installing the switch can be broken down into a series of tasks, which are described in the
following table.
DescriptionTask
Remove the switch from the packaging materials.
Save the packaging material for later use if
you need to move the chassis.
Note
Unpacking the switch
Install the switch.Installing the switch
Construct and attach a system ground wire from the
building (earth) ground to the system ground point
on the chassis.
Connecting the chassis to system ground
Power supplies that are ordered with the switch are
installed in the switch. If ordered separately, install
the power supplies. Connect the power supplies.
Installing and cabling the power supply or supplies
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