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Installing the Chassis

Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, on page 1

Install a Rack, on page 1

Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch, on page 2

Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack, on page 3

Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack, on page 3

Grounding the Chassis, on page 10

Starting the Switch, on page 12

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-KIT2-2RU) which you can order from Cisco.

For four post racks.

• Rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK) which you can order from Cisco.

For four post racks.

The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in

General Requirements for Cabinets

and Racks

section.

You are responsible for verifying that your rack and rack-mount hardware comply with the guidelines that
are described in this doc.

Note

Install a Rack

Before you install the switch, you must install a standard four-post, 19-inch EIA data center rack (or a cabinet
that contains such a rack) that meets the requirements listed in

Overview of Racks

.

Installing the Chassis

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Summary of Contents for N9K-C9300-RMK

Page 1: ...ower supply modules You can install the switch using the following rack mount options Rack mount kit NXK ACC KIT2 2RU which you can order from Cisco For four post racks Rack mount kit N9K C9300 RMK which you can order from Cisco For four post racks The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks section You are responsible for v...

Page 2: ... n n redundancy you need two power sources Note Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch Before you install a new chassis you need to unpack and inspect it to be sure that you have all the items that you ordered and verify that the switch was not damaged during shipment If anything is damaged or missing contact your customer representative immediately When you handle the chassis or its components you...

Page 3: ...an and AC power supply modules with one or more of the following colorings Burgundy coloring on fan modules and AC power supplies For port side exhaust airflow the switch must have port side exhaust fan and AC power supply modules with one or more of the following colorings Blue coloring on fan modules and AC power supplies You can plan the positioning of the switch so that its ports are located c...

Page 4: ... that you have everything ordered Make sure that the switch rack mount kit includes the following parts Rack mount inner rails 2 Rack mount outer rails 2 Flat head screws 12 The rack is installed and secured to its location Step 1 Install the two inner rails to the sides of the chassis using flat head screws as shown in the following illustration Step 2 Install the two outer rails to the front pos...

Page 5: ...uter rails to the front posts of the rack by pushing the latch into place as shown in the following illustration Installing the Chassis 5 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch using the NXK ACC KIT2 2RU Rack Mount Kit ...

Page 6: ...o outer rails to the back posts of the rack by extending them into place as shown in the following illustration Installing the Chassis 6 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch using the NXK ACC KIT2 2RU Rack Mount Kit ...

Page 7: ...outer rails to the back posts of the rack by pushing the latch into place as shown in the following illustration Installing the Chassis 7 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch using the NXK ACC KIT2 2RU Rack Mount Kit ...

Page 8: ...e outer rails and sliding the chassis back until the front panel is flush with the front of the rack Then secure the retainer screws on the inner rails into the rack as shown in the following illustration Installing the Chassis 8 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch using the NXK ACC KIT2 2RU Rack Mount Kit ...

Page 9: ...hassis forward until the front panel is flush with the front of the rack Then slide the retainer screws out to align with the rack and then secure the thumb screws on the inner rails into the rack as shown in the following illustration Installing the Chassis 9 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch using the NXK ACC KIT2 2RU Rack Mount Kit ...

Page 10: ...which it is mounted or to a grounding conductor Electrical continuity shall be provided by using thread forming type mounting screws that remove any paint or non conductive coatings and establish a metal to metal contact Any paint or other non conductive coatings shall be removed on the surfaces between the mounting hardware and the enclosure or rack The surfaces shall be cleaned and an antioxidan...

Page 11: ...nd disconnected last Warning Before you begin Before you can ground the chassis you must have a connection to the earth ground for the data center building Step 1 Use a wire stripping tool to remove approximately 0 75 inch 19 mm of the covering from the end of the grounding wire We recommend 6 AWG wire for the U S installations Step 2 Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end...

Page 12: ...plies that you are connecting to the dedicated power sources Depending on the outlet receptacle on your AC power distribution unit you might need an optional jumper power cord to connect the switch to your outlet receptacle Note The switch is not connected to the network this includes any management or interface connections The fan and power supply modules are fully secured in their chassis slots ...

Page 13: ...r block c Insert the connector block into the receptacle on the power supply Make sure that the connector block clicks when fully inserted in the receptacle and does not pull out d If there is a safety cover for the terminals place and secure it over the terminals to avoid an electrical shock hazard e Turn on the power at the circuit breaker for the DC power source Step 4 Verify that the power sup...

Page 14: ...Installing the Chassis 14 Installing the Chassis Starting the Switch ...

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