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Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter4 Installing a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
Grounding the System
To install the device in a cabinet or rack using the rack-mount kit provided with the device, follow these
steps:
Step1 Install the front rack-mount brackets as follows:
a. Position a front rack-mount bracket against the chassis and align the screw holes. Attach the front
rack-mount bracket to the chassis with six of the M4 screws.
b. Repeat with the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the device.
Step 2 Install the rack-mount guides on the device as follows:
a. Position one of the rack-mountbrackets against the side of the device and align the screw holes.
Attach the bracket to the device with two of the flat-head M4 screws.
b. Repeat with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the device.
Step3 Attach the slider rails to the rack. Use two 12-24 screws or two 10-32 screws, depending on the rack rail
thread type. For racks with square holes, insert the 12-24 cage nuts in position behind the mounting holes
in the slider rails.
a. Repeat with the other slider rail on the other side of the rack.
b. Use the tape measure and level to verify that the rails are horizontal and at the same height.
Step4 Insert the device into the rack as follows:
a. Using both hands, position the device with the back of the device between the port side exhaust posts
of the rack.
b. Align the two rack-mount guides on either side of the device with the slider rails installed in the
rack. Slide the rack-mount glides onto the slider rails, and then gently slide the device all the way
into the rack. If the device does not slide easily, try realigning the rack-mount glides on the slider
rails.
Step5 Stabilize the device in the rack by attaching the front rack-mount brackets to the front rack-mounting
rails as follows:
a. Insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) through the cage nuts and the holes
in one of the front rack-mount brackets and into the threaded holes in the rack-mounting rail.
b. Repeat for the front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the device.
Grounding the System
This section describes the need for system grounding and explains how to prevent damage from
electrostatic discharge.
This section includes the following topics:
•Proper Grounding Guidelines, page4-8
•Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 4-9
•Establishing the System Ground, page4-13
•Required Tools and Equipment, page4-13