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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing a Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
Installing the Chassis
Warning
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the
floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip
over.
Statement 1048
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Bottom-support rails installed in the rack or cabinet—You must already have two bottom-support
rails attached to the lowest possible rack unit on the chassis.
For more information, see the
“Installing the Bottom-Support Rails on the Rack” section on
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Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis and its components are accounted for and undamaged.
For more information, see the
“Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch” section on page 3-3
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Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and equipment to install the Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis:
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Mechanical lift capable of lifting at least 550 pounds (250 kg)
Caution
You must use a mechanical lift whenever lifting a device over 120 pounds (55 kg).
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Number 1 Phillips screwdriver
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Bottom-support rails kit (shipped with the Cisco Nexus 7010 system accessory kit)
Part of this kit has already been used to install the bottom-support rails.
lists the items in
the rack-mount kit.
Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to
ensure your safety:
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This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
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When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest
component at the bottom of the rack.
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If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in
the rack.
Statement 1006
Table 3-2
Contents for the Rack-Mount Kit
Part Description
Quantity
12-24 x 3/4 in. Phillips screws
20
M6 x 19 mm Phillips screws
20
Adjustable bottom-support rails
2
