Installing A Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis; Preparing To Install The Switch; Required Tools - Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

Installing a Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis

This chapter describes how to install a new or relocated Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis in a rack or cabinet. For
information about installing other Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis or power supplies, see the following
chapters:
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Preparing to Install the Switch

This section includes the following topics:
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Required Tools

Before you install the Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis into a rack, make sure that you have the following tools and
equipment:
• Mechanical lift capable of lifting 300 pounds (136 kg)
• Number 1 Phillips screwdriver with torque capability
• 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
• Crimping tool
• Wire stripping tool
Preparing to Install the Switch, on page 37
Installing the Bottom-Support Rails on the Rack, on page 40
Installing the Chassis, on page 47
Grounding the Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis, on page 54
Installing the Cable Management Frames, on page 58
Installing the Front Door and Air Intake Frame, on page 59
Installing Storage Media in a Supervisor Module, on page 66
You must set up a two- or four-post, 19-inch EIA rack or cabinet before you can install the Cisco Nexus 7009
chassis. Make sure that you order the rack or cabinet and have it delivered before installing the chassis.
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