Cisco Systems 5000 manual 2-10, OL-15902-02

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches

Installing the Switch

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

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

a.Position a front rack-mount bracket against the chassis and align the screw holes as shown in Figure 2-5. 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 switch.

Figure 2-5 Attaching the Front Rack-Mount Bracket to the Cisco Nexus 5548 Switch

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	1	Front rack-mount bracket	3	Rack-mount guide
	2	Four M4 screws used to attach the front	4	Two M4 screws used to attach the rack-mount
		rack-mount bracket to the chassis		guide to the chassis
Step 2	Install the rack-mount guides on the switch as follows:
	a. Position one of the rack-mount brackets against the side of the switch and align the screw holes. See
		Figure 2-5. Attach the bracket to the switch with two of the flat-head M4 screws.
	b. Repeat with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch.
Step 3	Attach the slider rails to the rack as shown in Figure 2-6. 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.

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