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Revised: March 3, 2025
Install the Switch - HF6100-60L4D
Unbox or unpack the switch
Box contents
The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for installation. Some components are
optional, depending on your order.
Figure 1: Components delivered in the shipping box of Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric (HF6100-60L4D)
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Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric HF6100-60L4D (power supply and fan
modules not shown)
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Product documentation and compliance document
3
Mounting brackets
4
Cable guide
7
12 M4.0 x 6mm Phillips flat-head screws
8
One M4.0 x 20mm Phillips pan-head scre
9
Ground lug and four M4.0 x 6mm screws
screws)
10
(Optional) AC power cord
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Summary of Contents for Cisco HF6100-60L4D

  • Page 1 The shipping box contains the model of the switch you ordered and other components needed for installation. Some components are optional, depending on your order. Figure 1: Components delivered in the shipping box of Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric (HF6100-60L4D) Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric HF6100-60L4D (power supply and fan 12 M4.0 x 6mm Phillips flat-head screws...
  • Page 2: Ground The Switch

    Four number-10 Phillips pan-head 0.625" long screws (Optional) USB console cable Spare accessory kits The table describes the spare accessory kits supported on different switch models: Table 1: Spare accessory kits and rack mount kits for Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric (HF6100-60L4D) Part Number Description C9500X-ACCKIT-19I= 19"...
  • Page 3 Note • In all situations, grounding practices must comply with Section 250 of the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements or local laws and regulations. A 6 AWG grounding wire is recommended from the chassis to the rack ground or directly to the common bonding network (CBN).
  • Page 4 Step 2 Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug. Step 3 Crimp the grounding wire in the barrel of the grounding lug. Verify that the ground wire is securely attached to the ground lug.
  • Page 5: Rack Mounting

    Step 6 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire with a ring lug and secure it to the rack with a screw. Install the rack Rack-mounting • For Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) installation, use the four post rack mount kit. The depth of the rack, measured between the front-mounting and the rear-mounting strips must be between 24.72 inches and 39.75 inches.
  • Page 6 Eight number-10 Phillips pan-head 0.625" long screws Extension rails and brackets for 24 M4.0 x 6mm Phillips four-point mounting flat-head screws Eight number-12 Phillips pan-head 0.50" long screws Note Order the optional 23-inch rack mount kit from your Cisco sales representative.
  • Page 7 Figure 5: 23-inch Rack Mount Kit 23-inch rack mount bracket Attach the rack-mount bracket Determine which end of the switch should be located in the cold aisle of the site: • If the switch supports front-to-back air flow (C9500X-FAN-1U-R fan module), position the switch such that ports are located in the cold aisle.
  • Page 8 Figure 6: Position of ports in front-to-back air flow fan • If the switch supports back-to-front air flow (C9500X-FAN-1U-F fan module), position the switch such that the fan and power supply modules are located in the cold aisle.
  • Page 9 Figure 7: Position of ports in back-to-front air flow fan Step 1 Attach the rack-mount brackets to the switch. a) Use M4.0x6mm Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch for the front, middle, or rear mounting positions.
  • Page 10 Figure 8: Front Mounting position of Rack Mounting Brackets.
  • Page 11 Figure 9: Middle Mounting position of Rack Mounting Brackets...
  • Page 12 Figure 10: Rear Mounting position of Rack Mounting Brackets Switch 19-inch mounting brackets M4.0x6mm Phillips flat-head screws Step 2 The extension rail that is provided may be longer than the required size. To trim the extension rail to the required length, bend the extension rail along the mark specified and cut it.
  • Page 13 Figure 11: Bend and Cut the Extension Rail to the Required Length Step 3 If the switch ports are located in the cold aisle (front-to-back air flow), use the Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets and the extension rail to the switch. a) Use six screws to attach the extension rail on to one side of the switch.
  • Page 14 Figure 12: Attaching the Extension Rail Step 4 If the switch ports are located away from the cold aisle (back-to-front air flow): a) Disassemble the RFID...
  • Page 15 Figure 13: RFID disassembly b) Use the Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets and the extension rail to the switch.
  • Page 16: Mount The Switch On A Rack

    Figure 14: Attach the brackets and the extension rail to switch Mount the switch on a rack • Ensure that the power supply is installed. • Ensure that the fan is installed. Step 1 Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.
  • Page 17 Figure 15: Attaching the Cable Guide 19-inch bracket Cable guide Phillips machine screws M4.0x20mm Phillips pan-head screws (Black color) Step 2 Secure the switch to the rack rails using the Number-12 or number-10 Phillips machine screws provided with the accessory kit.
  • Page 18: After Switch Installation

    Figure 16: Mounting the Switch in a Rack After switch installation Step 1 Turn on the power supply switches to power up the system. While powering up, the switch performs a series of bootup diagnostic tests. The switch is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes, provided that the neighboring devices are in fully operational state.

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