Cisco Systems 5000 manual Cisco Nexus 5020 Switch Rack-Mount Kit

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches

Installing the Switch

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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.

Table 2-3	Cisco Nexus 5020 Switch Rack-Mount Kit
Quantity	Part Description
2	Rack-mount brackets
16	M4x0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersunk screws
2	Rack-mount guides
2	Slider rails
	(22 inch minimum to a 36 inch maximum)

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 2-7. 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 2-7 Attaching Front Rack-Mount Bracket to the Cisco Nexus 5020 Switch

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1	Front rack-mount bracket	3	Rack-mount guides
2	Attach bracket with six M4 screws	4	Attach guide with two M4 screws

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