Installing The Chassis; Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits; Install A Rack - Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Chassis

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Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits

The rack-mount kit enables you to install the switch into racks of varying depths. You can position the switch
with easy access to either the port connections or the fan and power supply modules.
You can install the switch using the following rack-mount options:
• Rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK) which you can order from Cisco.
The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in
and Racks, on page 39
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Install a Rack

Before you install the switch, you must install a standard four-post, 19-inch EIA data center rack (or a cabinet
that contains such a rack) that meets the requirements listed in
Step 1 Bolt the rack to the concrete subfloor before moving the chassis onto it.
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, on page 15
Install a Rack, on page 15
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch, on page 16
Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack, on page 17
Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack, on page 18
Grounding the Chassis, on page 24
Starting the Switch, on page 26
For four post racks.
section.
You are responsible for verifying that your rack and rack-mount hardware comply with the guidelines that
are described in this doc.
C H A P T E R
Cisco Nexus 9364C-H1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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General Requirements for Cabinets
Overview of Racks, on page 39.
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