Switch Installation Guide

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Cisco Catalyst 4900M Switch Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch
This chapter describes how to install the Catalyst 4900M switch. For first-time
installations, perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed.
• Checking the Contents, page 3-1
• Rack-Mounting the Switch, page 3-2
• Connecting Power to the Catalyst 4900M Switch, page 3-11
• Connecting DC Power to the Catalyst 4900M Switch, page 3-13
• Optical Connections, page 3-15
• Configurable Modules, page 3-15
Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site
planning checklist in
Chapter 2, “Site Planning,” to verify that all planning
activities were completed.
Checking the Contents
Note Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the
shipping cartons and store them. You will need the container if you need to move
or ship the switch in the future.