Airflow Considerations; Fabric Interconnect Weight; Installation Guidelines - Cisco UCS 6400 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Airflow Considerations

Note Each new fabric interconnect requires a license. For information on licensing, see the Configuration Guide
for the version of Cisco UCS Manager that you are using. The configuration guides are available at the
following URL:
Airflow Considerations
To ensure proper airflow, follow these guidelines:
• Maintain ambient airflow throughout the data center to ensure normal operation.
• Consider the heat dissipation of all equipment when determining air conditioning requirements. When
• Ensure that exhaust airflow is unobstructed.

Fabric Interconnect Weight

Caution
We recommend that you use two people or a mechanical lift when lifting the system.
• The Cisco UCS 6454 FI weighs 22.24 lbs (10.10 kg)
• The Cisco UCS 64108 FI weighs 35.86 lbs (16.27 kg)
When lifting the system, follow these guidelines:
• Disconnect all power and external cables before lifting the system.
• Ensure that your footing is solid and that the weight of the system is evenly distributed between your
• Lift the system slowly, keeping your back straight. Lift with your legs, not with your back. Bend at the

Installation Guidelines

When installing the Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect, follow these guidelines:
• Prepare the site as described in the Site Preparation Checklist.
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the fabric interconnect. lists the
• Record the information listed in Site Preparation Checklist as you install and configure the fabric
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the fabric interconnect to allow for servicing and for adequate
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evaluating airflow requirements, take into consideration that hot air generated by equipment at the bottom
of the rack can be drawn in the intake ports of the equipment above.
feet.
knees, not at the waist.
recommended site planning tasks.
interconnect.
airflow. The Site Preparation Checklist lists airflow requirements.
Installing the Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect