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The Fabric Interconnect comes with a module retention bracket attached to the chassis.
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Although you can rack install the Fabric Interconnect with the module retention bracket
attached to the chassis, you will find it easier to remove the bracket before beginning the
installation procedure. You should retain the module retention bracket for future use.
Also, make sure to install the Fabric Interconnect without the I/O modules in the chassis. By
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installing the chassis without the I/O modules, the Fabric Interconnect is lighter and easier
to install.
Some steps in this procedure require you to install or assemble components from the inside
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of the rack. This requirement occurs to allow for situations where no side access to the
Fabric Interconnect is available.
The Fabric Interconnect installation procedure follows these basic guidelines:
1. Assemble the rack mount rails.
2. Install the rack mount rails in the equipment rack.
3. Remove the module retention bracket (if you've not already done so)
4. Install the chassis.
5. Remove the rack mount rails (optional).
6. Install the cable management assembly (optional)
The rack mount rails are intended as an installation tool to assist in inserting the
Note -
chassis into the equipment rack. It is not mandatory to leave the rails installed after the
Fabric Interconnect is installed and secured to the equipment rack. It is your choice whether
or not to remove the rack mount rails. Be aware that the rack mount rails are 1U high, so
you must have at least 1 rack unit of open space below the Fabric Interconnect. If you
choose to leave the rails installed, be aware that the rack will have one less rack unit of
vertical space available for additional equipment.
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A minimum of two people are required to perform this installation safely. Also, make
Caution -
sure to measure out the locations for the Fabric Interconnect and CMA and place all the cage
nuts for each before attempting to install the Fabric Interconnect. Failure to install all the cage
nuts for the Fabric Interconnect and CMA before the Fabric Interconnect is in place can prevent
you from installing the CMA's cage nuts in the correct location.
1.
Select the location in the rack where the Fabric Interconnect will be installed.
2.
Make sure that at least one rack unit of space exists below the location where
the Fabric Interconnect will be installed.
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