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Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform and Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Installing the Switch
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5010 Switch
This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco Nexus
5010 switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in Appendix A, “Cabinet and
Rack Installation.”
Note The Cisco Nexus 5010 can be ordered with front to back airflow. Make sure its air intakes are positioned
in a cold isle.
Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Table 2-3 lists the items contained in the rack-mount kit provided with the switch.
To install the switch in a cabinet or rack using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch, follow these
steps:
Step 1 Install the front rack-mount brackets as follows:
a. Position a front rack-mount bracket against the chassis and align the screw holes as shown in
Figure 2-11. Then attach the front rack-mount bracket to the chassis with six of the M4 screws.
b. Repeat with the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch.
Figure 2-11 Attaching a Front Rack-Mount Bracket to the Cisco Nexus 5010 Switch
Table 2-4 Cisco Nexus 5010 Switch Rack-Mount Kit
Quantity Part Description
2 Rack-mount brackets
12 M4x0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersunk screws
2 Rack-mount guides
2 Slider rails
(21 inch minimum to a 33 inch maximum
3
4
2
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