03-23-2021 03:21 PM
We recently deployed a couple of Catalyst 9500 (C9500-24Y4C) that's warping our APC rack and bending down (length+weight+a single contact point at one end = a decently powerful lever). We're ordering the appropriate 4-post rack kit (C9500-4PTH-KIT=) to solve this, but the APC rack presents another issue as well. The fiber and DAC patches protrude too far to shut the door.
I cannot seem to find a part number for a recessed front mount bracket for the 9500 and doubly want to make sure it works with the aforementioned rack kit (which appears to adjust for length so I don't anticipate issues, but will take confirmation if I can get it). For example, when our 2960x's are deployed in these racks, I'll pick up this kit: RCKMNT-REC-2KX=.
Is there a recessed mount bracket for the Catalyst 9500?
Thanks!
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03-31-2021 07:23 AM
Ultimately we had a vendor suggest we use the aforementioned 4-post rack kit, then get recessed adapters like these. Our longer-term solution will be to migrate a set of deeper servers from this rack, set the front posts back a bit, and dedicate this one to telecom equipment.
If anyone is looking for a similar solution, the linked adapters should work for anything, but do be sure you get the Cisco rack kit that's right for your 9500 as there are [at least] two that work for different versions of the 9500.
03-23-2021 03:29 PM
C9500-4PTH-KIT= these are bit adjustable with standard racks,
RCKMNT-REC-2KX=. - this not going to work on Cat 9500
03-23-2021 06:13 PM
Thanks for the confirmation on the 4-post bracket (C9500-4PTH-KIT=). We'll pull the trigger on these regardless.
I agree that RCKMNT-REC-2KX= won't work. I was worried I may not be describing what I need clearly and wanted to include a reference part. Do you know if Cisco has a similar part for the 9500?
Thanks again!
03-24-2021 01:13 AM
C9500-4PTH-KIT= (this comes with the same ears right? Do you want to buy separate brackets?
example :
03-24-2021 07:36 AM
Yes, I want a bracket like "RCKMNT-REC-2KX=", but for the 9500 so that it recesses into the rack a little bit to generate more clearance at the front of the rack. So something that looks like this but is compatible with our 9500's:
Thanks again for helping me try to figure this out!
03-31-2021 07:23 AM
Ultimately we had a vendor suggest we use the aforementioned 4-post rack kit, then get recessed adapters like these. Our longer-term solution will be to migrate a set of deeper servers from this rack, set the front posts back a bit, and dedicate this one to telecom equipment.
If anyone is looking for a similar solution, the linked adapters should work for anything, but do be sure you get the Cisco rack kit that's right for your 9500 as there are [at least] two that work for different versions of the 9500.
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