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Installing the Chassis
Note
The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any
items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.
To inspect the switch, follow these steps:
Step 1
Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have
received all items.
Step 2
Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following
information ready:
• Invoice number of shipper (see the packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation
• Photos of the damaged shipping containers and damaged product
Step 3
For duel direction airflow switches, check to be sure that all of the fan and power supply modules have the same airflow
direction.
• Port-side intake airflow direction indicated with burgundy coloring
• Port-side exhaust airflow direction indicated with blue coloring
Installing a 1 (RU) Chassis in a Four-Post Rack
This section describes the rack installation for the Cisco Nexus 3000 series switch into a four-post rack.
Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit
To install the switch, you must attach front and rear mounting brackets to the switch, install slider rails on the
rear of the rack, slide the switch onto the slider rails, and secure the switch to the front of the rack. Typically,
the front of the rack is the side easiest to access for maintenance.
Note
You must supply the eight 10-32 or 12-24 screws required to mount the slider rails and switch to the rack.
Before you begin
• You have inspected the switch shipment to ensure that you have everything ordered.
• Make sure that the switch rack-mount kit includes the following parts:
Installing a 1 (RU) Chassis in a Four-Post Rack
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