Cisco Systems N5KC5548UPFA User Manual
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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
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Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)
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Model and serial number of the damaged unit
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Description of damage
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Effect of damage on the installation
Installing the Switch
This section includes the following topics:
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Installing a Cisco Nexus 5596 Switch
This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco Nexus
5596UP switch or Cisco Nexus 5596T into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in
5596UP switch or Cisco Nexus 5596T into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in
Note
The Cisco Nexus 5596 has front to back airflow so you must position it with the front facing a cold isle.
Caution
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Note
You must supply the eight 10-32 or 12-24 screws required to mount the rack brackets and slider rails to
the rack. The rack-mount kit does not provide these screws.
the rack. The rack-mount kit does not provide these screws.
Table 2-1
Cisco Nexus 5596Switch Rack-Mount Kit
Quantity
Part Description
2
Rack-mount brackets
16
M4x0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersunk screws
2
Rack-mount guides
2
Slider rails
(22 inch minimum to a 36 inch maximum)
(22 inch minimum to a 36 inch maximum)