15

We just received a new Cisco Catalyst 2960, and in the box came an item we've never seen before. Interestingly enough, the documentation shows an image of the object, but it is not listed anywhere else in the guide (including the legend, which is numbered incorrectly)!

My buddies and I think it's some type of cable management device. Can anyone identify and elaborate as to its proper use?

Here is an image from the getting started guide (with the object circled):

enter image description here

Improve this question
3
  • Very strange. I didn't get those with MY stack of 2960s.
    – Magellan
    Mar 28, 2012 at 19:11
  • 6
    After you get your answer you should contact Cisco and let them know the diagram is incorrectly labeled. 14, 15 and 16 in the diagram are 13, 14 and 15 in the legend. This new part (probably a power cable securing device like @xeon said) was inserted and the legend never updated.
    – voretaq7
    Mar 28, 2012 at 19:12
  • 4
    @Adrian Maybe you should have been nicer to your Cisco sales representative!
    – voretaq7
    Mar 28, 2012 at 19:12

2 Answers 2

Reset to default
19

Looks like parts to hold the power cable into the switch.

Improve this answer
6
  • That's it! We took a look at the back of the switch and there are a couple of tangs to hold the metal piece in place.
    – newmanth
    Mar 28, 2012 at 19:08
  • Yep. It should hook somewhere behind the PSU a "grabs" the cable.
    – MDMarra
    Mar 28, 2012 at 19:08
  • 1
    That'd be my guess as well - can you post a photo of the actual parts?
    – voretaq7
    Mar 28, 2012 at 19:10
  • Unfortunately, no, since my workplace doesn't allow cameras. Boo! But if I happen to remember, I'll take it outside to my car and snap it with my phone.
    – newmanth
    Mar 28, 2012 at 19:16
  • 1
    @voretaq7 I suppose, it depends what you do at those workplaces.
    – JamesBarnett
    Jan 29, 2013 at 2:09
23

It's part of the power cable assembly. It serves two functions:

  1. Mechanically hold the power cable in so it can not be accidentally pulled
  2. Stress relief on the power plug itself, so the weight of the cable doesn't either loosen the connection or cause a short

I've seen this as standard equipment in all Juniper EX series switches, but the first time I've seen it on a Cisco. Also easier to install than a lot of other supports, since the support body screws on around the power cable.

Improve this answer
0

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .