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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
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.
To install the switch in a cabinet or rack using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch, 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 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.
Figure2-7 Attaching Front Rack-Mount Bracket to the Cisco Nexus 5020 Switch
Table2-3 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)
3
2
1
4
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1Front rack-mount bracket 3Rack-mount guides
2Attach bracket with six M4 screws 4Attach guide with two M4 screws