Installing The Chassis; Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, And Cabinets; Install A Rack - Cisco Nexus 9336PQ Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Chassis

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Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets

The rack-mount kit enables you to install the switch into racks of varying depths. You can position the switch
with easy access to either the port connections or the fan and power supply modules.
You can install the switch using the following rack-mount options:
• Rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK) which you can order from Cisco.
You can install the switch in the following types of racks:
• Open EIA rack
• Perforated EIA cabinet
The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in
and Racks, on page 43
Note You are responsible for verifying that your rack and rack-mount hardware comply with the guidelines that
are described in this doc.

Install a Rack

Before you install the switch, you must install a standard four-post, 19-inch EIA data center rack (or a cabinet
that contains such a rack) that meets the requirements listed in
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets, on page 13
Install a Rack, on page 13
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch, on page 14
Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack, on page 15
Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack, on page 16
Grounding the Chassis, on page 21
Starting the Switch, on page 23
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C H A P T E R
Overview of Racks, on page
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General Requirements for Cabinets
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