• Clearance required for cables that connect to as many as 800 ports (in addition to the cabling required
for other devices in the same rack). These cables must not block access to any removable chassis modules
or block airflow into or out of the chassis. Route the cables through the cable management frames on the
left and right sides of the chassis.
• Where necessary, have a seismic rating of Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) Zone 3 or
Zone 4, per GR-63-CORE if required.
• Minimum gross load rating of 2000 lb (907.2 kg) (static load rating) if supporting two switches.
Clearance Requirements
You must provide the chassis with adequate clearance between the chassis and any other rack, device, or
structure so that you can properly install the chassis, route cables, provide airflow, and maintain the switch.
For the clearances required for an installation of this chassis, see the following figure.
Figure 4: Clearances Required Around the Chassis
Chassis width
9
Chassis
1
No right side clearance required (no airflow on right
side)
10
Cable management frames
2
1
Currently undergoing NEBS testing.
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Preparing the Site
Clearance Requirements