Cisco Systems N6KC600164P, N6000 manual Installing the Switch, Installing a Cisco Nexus 6004 switch

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Switches

Installing the Switch

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•Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)

•Model and serial number of the damaged unit

•Description of damage

•Effect of damage on the installation

Installing the Switch

This section includes the following topics:

•Installing a Cisco Nexus 6004 switch, page 2-5

Installing a Cisco Nexus 6004 switch

This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco Nexus 6004 switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack Installation.”

Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.

Table 2-3lists the items contained in the rack-mount kit provided with the switch.

Note You must supply the 24 screws required to mount the rack brackets and slider rails to the rack. The rack-mount kit does not provide these screws.

To install the switch in a rack or cabinet using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch, follow these steps:

Step 1 Install the front rack-mount brackets on the chassis as follows:

a.Position a front rack-mount bracket on the side of the chassis with its four holes aligned to four of the six screw holes on the front side of the chassis, and then use four M4 screws to attach the bracket to the chassis. .

Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide