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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis
Figure 1-20 Installing a Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis in a Rack
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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch Chassis
Installing the Cable Management System (Optional)
The accessory kit for the Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis includes an optional cable management 
system that is installed on the front of the switch chassis. This cable management system is only 
available for the Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis. 
NoteThe cable management system adds an additional 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) (measured to the outside of the 
thumbscrews) to the overall depth of the chassis.
To install the cable management system on the chassis, perform the following steps:
Step 1Remove the cable management assembly from the packing material.
Step 2Locate the bag containing the four 6-32 screws that accompanied the cable management assembly.
Step 3Loosen the two captive screws on the inside of the cable management assembly and pivot the cable guide 
assembly away from the attachment bracket. (See Figure 1-21.)
Step 4Position the cable management assembly in front of the chassis, align the four screw holes in the 
attachment bracket with the corresponding screw holes in the chassis, and secure the cable management 
assembly in place with the four 6-32 screws. (See Figure 1-21.)
Figure 1-21 Installing the Catalyst 6509-V-E Cable Management Assembly
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Step 5Pivot the cable management assembly up on its hinges so that the back plate of the assembly is flush 
against the chassis. Secure the cable management assembly in place to the front of the chassis with the 
two captive installation screws. (See Figure 1-22.)
Figure 1-22 Securing the Cable Management Assembly to the Front of the Chassis
1Cable guide assembly26-32 screws (4x)
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Chapter 1      Installing the Switch
  Installing a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
What is Next
After installing the chassis in its location, complete the installation process by following these 
procedures:
Connecting the chassis to system ground. See “Establishing the System Ground” section on 
page 1-52.
Installing and connecting the power supplies to source power. Go to Chapter 4 for information on 
how to install and cable power supplies.
Connecting the network interface cables to the supervisor engine and modules. This may involve 
installing transceivers before you attach the network interface cables. See “Attaching the Interface 
Cables” section on page 1-61. 
NoteIf you are going to use the cable management system to route the network interface cables, refer 
to “Using the Catalyst 6509-V-E Cable Management System” section on page 1-78.
Powering-up the chassis and verifying the installation. See “Verifying Switch Chassis Installation” 
section on page 1-84.
Optional Installation Kits
There are no optional installation kits for the Catalyst 6509-V-E switch chassis.
Installing a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
This section provides a procedure for installing either a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E switch chassis 
in a rack assembly and installing the optional cable guide assemblies. 
Installation Accessory Kit
The Catalyst 6513 and the Catalyst 6513-E switch chassis are designed to be installed in a standard 
19-inch rack either open or enclosed. The chassis is shipped with the 19-inch rack-mount brackets 
factory installed on the left-front and right-front of the chassis. Included in the accessory kit are 10-32 
x 0.75-inch and 12-24 x 0.75-inch screws that are used to secure the chassis in the rack. 
NoteDepending on the manufacturer, the rack posts might be prethreaded to accept either 10-32 or 12-24 
screws. If the rack posts are not prethreaded, you must install 10-32 or 12-24 clip nuts or cage nuts to 
secure the rack-mount screws. The clip nuts or the cage nuts are not included as part of the accessory kit 
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  Installing a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
The accessory kit also contains the following chassis installation kits:
A rack-mount shelf kit. The rack-mount shelf kit is used to support the weight of the chassis while 
you secure the chassis L brackets to the rack enclosure.
A stabilizer bracket kit. If you are not installing the Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E switch in a 
rack, you must install the stabilizer brackets to the bottom of the chassis. The stabilizer brackets 
reduce the possibility that the freestanding switch chassis will tip over. 
Also included in the accessory kit:
Two optional cable guides—The two cable guides can be installed on the front left- and right-sides 
of the chassis using the same sets of screws (either 10-32 or 12-24) that secure the chassis 
rack-mount L brackets to the rack posts.
Power supply blank panel—The power supply blank panel must be installed on an unused power 
supply bay to maintain chassis airflow and EMI shielding.
L Brackets on the Catalyst 6513 and Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
The Catalyst 6513 and the Catalyst 6513-E switch chassis are shipped with the two L brackets installed 
on the front sides of the chassis. The L brackets are secured to the chassis with 14 M3 Phillips-head 
countersunk screws (seven screws on each side) as shown in Figure 1-23. 
NoteThe L brackets can also be reversed and installed on the rear of the chassis as an alternative method of 
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  Installing a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
Figure 1-23 L Brackets on the Catalyst 6513 Switch Chassis
Installing the 3 RU Rack-Mount Shelf Kit
The 3 RU rack-mount shelf kit is included as part of the accessory kit for the Catalyst 6513 and the 
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The shelf kit supports the weight of the chassis while you install the chassis in the rack.
The procedure for installing the shelf kit is located in the “Installing the 3 RU Rack-Mount Shelf Kit” 
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  Installing a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
TipWe recommend that you have a third person to assist in this procedure.
CautionFor easier installation, the chassis should be empty when you install it in the rack.
WarningTwo people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your 
legs, not your back. Statement 164
To install the switch chassis in the equipment rack, follow these steps:
Step 1With a person standing at each side of the chassis, grasp the chassis handle with one hand, and use the 
other hand near the back of the chassis for balance. Slowly lift the chassis in unison. Avoid sudden twists 
or moves to prevent injury.
Step 2Position the chassis in the rack as follows:
a.If the front of the chassis (front panel) is at the front of the rack, insert the rear of the chassis between 
the mounting posts, resting the chassis on the shelf brackets, and then carefully slide the chassis into 
the rack. 
b.If the rear of the chassis is at the front of the rack, insert the front of the chassis between the 
mounting posts, resting the chassis on the shelf brackets, and then carefully slide the chassis into the 
rack. 
Step 3Locate the rack post holes that align with the chassis L bracket holes. If the rack post holes are 
prethreaded, determine if the threads are 10-32 or 12-24. If the rack post holes are unthreaded, install 
eight or ten (four or five on each side) either 10-32 or 12-24 clip or cage nuts over the rack post holes to 
accept the installation screws. 
NoteClip nuts or cage nuts are not included as part of the accessory kit that comes with the chassis. 
You must obtain them yourself.
Step 4If you want to install one or both of the optional cable guide assemblies, position the cable guides so that 
the cable guide mounting holes are aligned with rack-mount bracket holes and the rack post holes as 
shown in Figure 1-24. 
Step 5Install a minimum of ten (five on each side) 10-32 or 12-24 screws through the cable guide mounting 
holes, rack-mount L bracket holes, rack post holes, and into the clip nuts to secure the cable guides and 
the chassis to the rack post. Tighten the screws securely. (See Figure 1-24.)
Step 6Use a tape measure and level to verify that the chassis is installed straight and level.
NoteIf you are not rack-mounting the Catalyst 6513 or the Catalyst 6513-E switch and you are installing the 
optional cable guide assemblies, you must obtain ten 12-24 or 10-32 nuts. Use the screws supplied in the 
accessory kit and the nuts you obtained to attach the cable guide assembly to the L bracket. 
						

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  Installing a Catalyst 6513 or Catalyst 6513-E Switch Chassis
Figure 1-24 Installing the Catalyst6513 Switch Chassis in the Rack
What is Next
After installing the chassis in its location, complete the installation process by following these 
procedures:
Connecting the chassis to system ground. See “Establishing the System Ground” section on 
page 1-52.
Installing and connecting the power supplies to source power. Go to Chapter 4 for information on 
how to install and cable power supplies.
Connecting the network interface cables to the supervisor engine and modules. This may involve 
installing transceivers before you attach the network interface cables. See “Attaching the Interface 
Cables” section on page 1-61.
Powering-up the chassis and verifying the installation. See “Verifying Switch Chassis Installation” 
section on page 1-84.
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  Generic Installation Procedures
Optional Installation Kits
An optional stabilizer bracket installation kit is included in the accessory kit for the Catalyst 6513 and 
the Catalyst 6513-E switch chassis. This kit contains the parts necessary to install two brackets on the 
bottom of the chassis to provide additional stability for the chassis when the chassis is not rack mounted 
allowing the chassis to placed on a shelf or a table. To install the stabilizer brackets, go to “Installing the 
Stabilizer Bracket Kit” section on page 1-50
A center rack-mount kit for 23-inch, telco-style racks is available as an option for the Catalyst 6513 and 
the Catalyst 6513-E switch chassis. The center rack-mount kit is not included in the accessory kit, but is 
available as a separately orderable item (p/n WS-6513-RACK-MNT=). Installation instructions are 
included with the kit.
Generic Installation Procedures
This section provides procedures covering how to install three installation kits that are included in 
multiple Catalyst 6500 series chassis accessory kits. The following procedures are provided in this 
section:
Installing the 3 RU Rack-Mount Shelf Kit, page 1-47
Installing the Rubber Feet Kit, page 1-50
Installing the Stabilizer Bracket Kit, page 1-50
Installing the 3 RU Rack-Mount Shelf Kit
This section describes how to install the 3 RU rack-mount shelf kit. The kit contains shelf brackets, a 
crossbar bracket, and screws. The shelf brackets attach directly to the rack and help support the weight 
of the chassis while you secure the L brackets to the rack enclosure. The rack-mount shelf kit is shipped 
as part of the Catalyst 6500 series switch accessory kit with the following chassis:
Catalyst 6506 and Catalyst 6506-E
Catalyst 6509 and Catalyst 6509-E
Catalyst 6509-NEB and Catalyst 6509-NEB-A
Catalyst 6509-V-E
Catalyst 6513 and Catalyst 6513-E
Ta b l e 1 - 3 lists and describes the contents of the rack-mount shelf kit.
Table 1-3 Rack-Mount Kit Contents and Description
Part Quantity Description
Rack-mount shelf bracket 2 Attaches to the rack posts to form a shelf for the switch 
chassis to rest on.
Crossbar bracket 1 Attaches between the two side rack-mount brackets to 
secure them together. 
12-24 x 0.75-inches 
Phillips binder-head screw6 Secures the brackets (three for each bracket) to a rack 
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NoteThis rack-mounting kit is not suitable for use with racks that have obstructions (such as power strips) 
because the obstructions could impair access to switch field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Required Tools
These tools and equipment are required to install the rack-mount shelf kit:
Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers
3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver 
Tape measure and level
Installing the Shelf Brackets and Crossbar Bracket
NoteOn many older equipment racks, the rack posts are prethreaded to accept either 10-32 or 12-24 screws. 
Newer rack enclosure posts might not be prethreaded. These rack enclosure posts require that you install 
10-32 or 12-24 clip nuts or cage nuts to secure the rack-mount screws. The clip nuts or the cage nuts are 
not included as part of the accessory kit and must be obtained on your own.
To install the shelf bracket and crossbar bracket, follow these steps:
Step 1Position one of the two shelf brackets in the rack as shown in Figure 1-25.
Step 2Secure the shelf bracket to the rack by using three 12-24 x 3/4-inch or 10-32 x 3/4-inch screws.
Step 3Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the second shelf bracket. Make sure that the second shelf bracket is level with 
the first bracket.
Step 4Attach the crossbar bracket to the back of the shelf brackets using two M3 screws as shown in 
Figure 1-26. 10-32 x 0.75-inches 
Phillips binder-head screw6 Secures the brackets (three for each bracket) to a rack 
that requires 10-32 screws.
M3 x 8 mm Phillips 
pan-head screw2 Secures the crossbar bracket to the rack-mount side 
brackets.
Table 1-3 Rack-Mount Kit Contents and Description (continued)
Part Quantity Description