Removing a Switch from a Rack

Before removing a switch from a rack, verify that:

All removable power supplies have been removed. See Removing an AC Power Supply or Removing a DC Power Supply.
The switch has been disconnected from any redundant power supplies.
The switch has been disconnected from all other sources of electrical power.

Note

Read the following steps thoroughly before you attempt to remove a switch from a rack.

To remove a switch from a rack, follow these steps:

Support the switch while you remove the rack-mounting screws that hold the front mounting brackets in place against the rack posts.
Remove the switch from the rack.
- For two-post installations, carefully slide the switch out of the rack.
- For four-post installations, carefully slide the switch forward out of the cabinet and off the rear mounting brackets.
See the following figures.
Removing a Front-Mounted Switch from a Two-Post Rack

Removing the Switch from a Four-Post Rack
Place the switch on a secure, flat surface.
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the front mounting brackets from the sides of the switch.
For four-post installations, remove the rear mounting brackets from the rear rack posts.