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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
This chapter describes how to install a new or relocated Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis in a rack or cabinet.
For information about installing a Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis, see
Chapter 2, “Installing a Cisco Nexus
For information about installing a Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis, see
For information about installing power supply units in the Cisco Nexus
Chapter 5, “Installing Power Supply Units.”
This chapter includes the following sections:
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Preparing to Install the Switch, page 4-1
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Installing the Bottom-Support Rails on the Rack, page 4-3
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Installing the Chassis, page 4-7
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Grounding the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis, page 4-12
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Installing the Cable Management Frame, page 4-15
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Installing the Front Door and Air Intake Frame, page 4-20
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Installing and Formatting CompactFlash Cards, page 4-30
Preparing to Install the Switch
This section includes the following topics:
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Installing a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet, page 4-2
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Unpacking and Inspecting a New Chassis, page 4-3
Note
You must have one four-post, 19-inch EIA rack or cabinet before you can install the Cisco Nexus 7018
chassis. Make sure that you order the rack or cabinet and have it delivered before installing the chassis.
Required Tools
Before you install the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis into a rack, make sure that you have the following tools
and equipment:
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Mechanical lift capable of lifting 700 pounds (318 kg)
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Number 1 Phillips screwdriver with torque capability