Catalyst 3850 rack mount kit: 3850-RACK-KIT or C3850-4PT-KIT ?

[richard_artes]

When purchasing a Cisco Catalyst 3850, do we need to buy the rack mounting kit to install it in  a standard 19" rack? 3850-RACK-KIT or C3850-4PT-KIT ? Is the 4-point kit really necessary, can the 3850 hang only on the front of the rack?

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

No, you don't need the C3850-4PT-KIT.  3850-RACK-KIT comes in the box and it is good enough as long as you rack it nice and tide. The reason some people use C3850-4PT-KIT is because the switch will hang from the back a little when using 3850-RACK-KIT and so if you don't like that than you want the 4PT.

HTH

[richard_artes]

Thanks Reza, good to know. Richard.

[DerekT]

What is the max rack depth when mounting the switch (C3850) using the rails C3850-4PT-KIT?