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Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform and Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Installing the Switch
•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 5596 Switch, page2-5
•Installing the Cisco Nexus 5548 Switch, page2-9
•Installing the Cisco Nexus 5020 Switch, page2-11
•Installing the Cisco Nexus 5010 Switch, page2-15

Installing a Cisco Nexus 5596 Switch

This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco Nexus
5596UP switch or Cisco Nexus 5596T into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in
Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack Installation.”
Note The Cisco Nexus 5596 has front to back airflow so you must position it with the front facing a cold isle.
Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Table 2 -3 lists the items contained in the rack-mount kit provided with the switch.
Note You must supply the eight 10-32 or 12-24 screws required to mount the rack brackets and slider rails to
the rack. The rack-mount kit does not provide these screws.
Table2-1 Cisco Nexus 5596Switch 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)