Appendix A Technical Specifications

Chassis Clearances

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Figure A-11 NEMA L6-30 Power Connector for the 7.5-kW Power Supply Unit

Cordset rating: 30 A, 250 V

Hardwired to

Length: 12 ft 0 in. (3.65 m)

power

Plug: NEMA L6-30

supply

 

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Figure A-12 IEC 603090 Power Connector for the 7.5-kW Power Supply Unit

Plug: IEC 60309

Cordset rating: 32 A, 250 V

Hardwired to

Length: 12 ft 0 in. (3.65 m)

power

 

supply

113365

Chassis Clearances

You must provide adequate clearance for installing the device, replacing device modules, and allowing airflow to and from the switch. All Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches require at least 38.0 inches

(96.5 cm) of clearance in front of the switch and at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) of clearance in back of the switch to install and replace the switch and its components.

Note If you need more space for the mechanical lift, include the additional space with the clearance for the front of the chassis.

For the Cisco Nexus 7010 switch, the clearances for installation and replacement of components is adequate for the device airflow. Side clearance is not needed for installation, replacement, or airflow, but should be planned anyway for the cables that connect to the switch (see the documentation provided by the cable manufacturer for this information). Cabinets used to hold the chassis typically provide the side clearance required for cable routing.

For the Cisco Nexus 7018 switch, the side-to-side airflow requires 11 inches (27.9 cm) of space on each side of the switch (or 22 inches [55.8 cm] between Cisco Nexus 7018 switches). You can route the I/O cables on the left front side of the chassis, but on the right side, you can route cables only on the upper right side of the chassis. This cabling configuration allows coolant air to enter the lower front side or from the floor to the air intake areas on the right side of the switch.

 

 

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Cisco Systems N7KC7004, 7000, UCSCPCIECSC02, N7KC7018RF, N7KF248XP25E, N7KF248XT25EP1, N6KC600164P manual Chassis Clearances

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