Cisco CATALYST 6509E 9 SLOT 15U CHASSIS NO POWER SUPPLY NO FAN TRAY Specification Guide

This section describes how to install the rack-mount kit. The kit contains a shelf bracket and crossbar 
assembly that attaches directly to the rack. 

The Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis also have L brackets that are used to secure the chassis to the 
rack. Normally, the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis are shipped with the L brackets installed. In 
instances in which the chassis are not shipped with the L brackets installed, we have included L bracket 
installation procedures in this section. 

Open the rack-mount kit, and use the checklist in 

 to verify that all parts are included.

Before rack-mounting the switch, ensure that the equipment rack complies with the following 
guidelines:

The width of the rack, measured between the two front mounting strips or rails, must be 17.75 inches 
(45.09 cm).

The depth of the rack, measured between the front and rear mounting strips, must be at least 
19.25 inches (48.9 cm).

All of the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis are designed to install in standard 19-inch racks.

2 L brackets

1

1.

The Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis are normally shipped with the 
L brackets installed.

M3 Phillips countersunk-head screws

M4 Phillips countersunk-head screws

2

2.

The M4 Phillips countersunk-head screws are included only in the 
accessory kits for the Catalyst 6509-NEB and Catalyst 6513 switch 
chassis. The M4 screws are for use with those two chassis only.

12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws

10-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws

2 Shelf brackets

1 Crossbar bracket

M3 Phillips pan-head screws