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Cisco SFS 7012 InfiniBand Server Switch Hardware Users Guide
OL-8787-05
Step 1 If applicable, remove the doors of the rack.
Step 2 Mark the rack, allowing 7 U (12.25 inches) of vertical space to install the SFS 7012 switch.
Step 3 Install the support rails.
Step 4 Rack mount the switch.
Step 5 If applicable, replace the doors of the rack.
Mounting Kit
The mounting kit hardware contains all of the necessary parts for installing and mounting the SFS 7012
switch into a rack. These kits are intended for use in cabinets with a depth ranging from 28 - 34 inches.
Note If the rack is less than 28”, or more than 34” deep, instead of using the rails, a support shelf able to
support 100 lbs is required.

Mounting Hardware Kit Contents:

• Kit Mounting Rails containing:
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One pair (left and right) of bottom support rail assemblies
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One pair of lower rear mounting brackets
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Two heyclips
• Kit Mounting Hardware 3/8” Square Hole containing:
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Eighteen 10/32” x 0.375” pan-head Phillips screws
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Fourteen caged nut adapters for square-holed racks
Mark the Rack
Allow 7U (12.25 inches) of vertical space to install the SFS 7012 switch in the rack.
Step 1 Determine the location on the rack of the bottom of the switch.
Step 2 Mark the upper and lower mounting positions on the vertical rails on the front of the rack.
Step 3 Mark the upper and lower mounting positions on the vertical rails on the back of the rack.
Install the Rails in the Rack
Note The front flange (chassis fan side) of the rail has 3 holes. The back flange of the rail (chassis l eaf module
side) has two holes, which correspond to the bottom two holes on the front flange.
Step 1 Install the caged nuts into the 2 back holes (chassis leaf module side) and the top and bottom holes
(chassis fan side) in the front of the rack.