Removing the Switch from the Rack

To remove or reposition a switch after you have mounted it in a rack, follow these steps.

These procedures assume that you have attached the switch to the rack as described in one of the following topics:

Disconnect the switch from its power source or sources.
Remove all cables and transceivers.
To remove a switch from a four-post rack, do the following:
1. Release the tabs on both slider assemblies, and slide the switch away from the rear of the rack.
  
  See the diagram below - Removing the Switch from the Slider Assemblies.
  
  Removing the Switch from the Slider Assemblies
2. Disengage the retainers that are connecting the mounting brackets with the sliding rails on both sides.
3. Carefully slide the switch out of the slider assembly and place it on a flat surface.
  
  You can leave the slider assemblies in place. If you want to remove them, continue with the next step .
4. On one of the slider assemblies, push the rear clamp until it separates from the rear rack post.
  
  See the diagram below - Removing the Slider Assembly: Rear Rack Post.
  
  Removing the Slider Assembly: Rear Rack Post
5. Release the tab that holds the front of the slider assembly to the front rack post, and pull the pegs out.
  
  See the diagram below - Removing the Slider Assembly: Front Rack Post .
  
  Removing the Slider Assembly: Front Rack Post
6. Repeat steps "d" and step "e" to remove the second slider assembly.
To remove a switch from a two-post rack, do the following:
1. Carefully supporting the weight of the switch, unscrew the mounting brackets from the rack.
2. Tilt the switch so that the brackets are clear of the rack posts, and carefully lift it out of the rack.
  
  If the switch cannot be tilted (because other equipment is mounted directly above and below), remove one or two mounting brackets from the switch and then slide the switch out.

If you plan to use the switch again later, we recommend storing it with the mounting brackets attached.