Clearance Requirements
Clearance Requirements
Provide the chassis with adequate clearance between the chassis and any other rack, device, or structure so
that you can properly install the chassis. Provide the chassis with adequate clearance to route cables, provide
airflow, and maintain the switch. For the clearances required for an installation of this chassis, see the following
figure.
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Chassis
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Vertical rack-mount posts
10
and rails
Cabinet (optional)
11
Air intake from the cold
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aisle for all modules and
power supplies
Air exhaust to the hot
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aisle for all modules and
power supplies
Preparing the Site
Rear service clearance
required to replace fan
trays and fabric modules.
Minimum clearance
required for module
handles (up to 6 inches
[15.24 cm] recommended
for optimal airflow) when
using cabinet doors
Chassis depth
Recommended clearance
for cable management and
ejector handles on line
cards (6 inches [15.24 cm]
recommended for optimal
airflow) when using
cabinet doors
Clearance required for
installing the chassis and
replacing line cards