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
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5548 Switch
This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco Nexus
5548 switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in
5548 switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in
Note
The Cisco Nexus 5548 can be orderd wih front to back airflow but the Cisco Nexus 558UP can be
alternatively ordered with back to front airflow. Make sure its air intakes are positioned in a cold isle.
alternatively ordered with back to front 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.
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Fasten the chassis to the front of the rack with
two 12-24 or 10-32 screws on each side.
two 12-24 or 10-32 screws on each side.
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Cisco Nexus 5548 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
(20 inch minimum to a 36 inch maximum
(20 inch minimum to a 36 inch maximum