Installing The Chassis In A Two-Post Rack - Cisco Nexus 9396PX Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Chassis
Step 2
Use four M4 x 8 mm screws to attach the bracket to the chassis. Tighten each screw to 11 to 15 in-lb (1.2 to 1.7 N·m).
Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to attach the second center-mount bracket to the other side of the chassis.
What to Do Next
You are ready to mount the chassis to the two-post rack.

Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack

You need to position the chassis near the top of the rack with the power supply and fan modules in the
appropriate aisle for their required airflow. If these modules have a blue stripe for port-side exhaust airflow,
then you must position the modules by the cold aisle. If the modules have a burgundy stripe for port-side
exhaust airflow, you must position the modules by the hot aisle.
Warning Statement 1074—Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1032—Lifting the Chassis
Warning
To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to
support the weight of the unit.
Before You Begin
• Make sure that the two-post rack is properly installed and secured to the concrete subfloor.
• Make sure that two center-mount brackets are securely fastened to the middle of each side of the chassis.
• Make sure that you have six customer-supplied rack-mount screws (typically M6 x 10 mm or the
• You have at least two people to install the chassis.
appropriate screw for the vertical mounting rails on the rack).
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