Cisco Nexus 9408 Hardware Installation Manual page 20

Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the switch for servicing and airflow.
• Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
• Ensure that you have solid footing. Distribute the weight of the switch is evenly between your feet.
• Lift the switch slowly, keeping your back straight. Lift with your legs, not with your back. Bend at the
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Step 1 Attach two front-mount brackets to the sides of the chassis as follows:
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knees, not at the waist.
Statement 1030 Equipment Installation
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1091 Installation by an Instructed Person
Only an instructed person or skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
See statement 1089 for the definition of an instructed or skilled person.
Statement 1032 Lifting the Chassis
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.
Statement 164 Lifting Requirement
people are required to lift the heavy parts of the product. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift
with your legs, not your back.
Statement 1006 Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to
ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
unit in the rack.
Installing the Chassis