Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits - Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3PH Hardware Installation Manual

Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits

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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 (NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU) which you can order from Cisco. This option offers you easy
• Rack-mount kit (N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT) which you can order from Cisco.
The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in
and Racks, on page 33
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Statement 1252 Equipment Grounding
This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord, plug, or combination
must be connected to a properly grounded electrode, outlet, or terminal.
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 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.
installation, greater stability, increased weight capacity, added accessibility, and improved removability
with front and rear removal.
section.
You are responsible for verifying that your rack and rack-mount hardware comply with the guidelines that
are described in this doc.
Installing the Chassis
General Requirements for Cabinets