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Chapter 4 Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
Installing the Chassis
Note
At least three of the screw holes on each end of the bottom-support rail align to the mounting rail. Use
at least three screws (four if possible) on each end of each bottom support rail.
Figure 4-2
Attaching a Bottom-Support Rail to a Rack
Installing the Chassis
This section describes how to install the chassis (transporting and elevating the chassis to the rack using
a mechanical lift, pushing it onto the rack, and then securing it to the rack).
This section includes the following topics:
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Prerequisites for Installing the Chassis, page 4-7
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Required Tools and Equipment, page 4-8
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Installing the Chassis, page 4-9
Prerequisites for Installing the Chassis
Before you install the chassis, you must make sure that the following items are available for the
installation:
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Data center ground is accessible where you are installing the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis.
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Four-post, 19-inch EIA rack or cabinet that includes such a rack.
For more information on the rack or cabinet, see the
“Installing a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet” section
.
1
Four sets of four M6 x 19 mm Phillips screws or
four sets of four 12-24 x 3/4 in. Phillips screws
2
Adjustable bottom-support rails (2)
