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Installing the Chassis
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Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets, on page 13
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Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch, on page 14
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Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack, on page 15
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Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack, on page 16
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Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack, on page 19
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Grounding the Chassis, on page 23
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Powering Up the Switch, on page 24
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets
The rack-mount kit enables you to install the switch into racks of varying depths. You can position the switch
with easy access to either the port connections or the fan and power supply modules.
You can install the switch using the following rack-mount options:
• Rack-mount kit (NXK-ACC-RMK-2RU) which you can order from Cisco. This option offers you easy
installation, greater stability, increased weight capacity, added accessibility, and improved removability
with front and rear removal.
• Rack-mount kit (N9K-C9300-RMK) which you can order from Cisco.
You can install the switch in the following types of racks:
• Open EIA rack
• Perforated EIA cabinet
The rack or cabinet that you use must meet the requirements listed the in
General Requirements for Cabinets
section.
You are responsible for verifying that your rack and rack-mount hardware comply with the guidelines that
are described in this doc.
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