Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits; Install A Rack - Cisco Nexus 9396TX Installation Manual

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Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits

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.
The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in
and Racks, on page 47
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Install a Rack

Before you install the switch, you must install a standard two- or four-post, 19-inch EIA data center rack (or
a cabinet that contains such a rack) that meets the requirements listed in
Step 1
Bolt the rack to the concrete subfloor before moving the chassis onto it.
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, 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 Two-Post Rack, on page 16
Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack, on page 19
Grounding the Chassis, on page 24
Starting the Switch, on page 26
For four post racks.
section.
You are responsible for verifying that your rack and rack-mount hardware comply with the guidelines that
are described in this doc.
C H A P T E R
Cisco Nexus 9396TX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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General Requirements for Cabinets
Overview of Racks, on page 47.
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