Cisco 5000 Series - Manual (Page 69)

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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform or 5000 Series Switch
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5548 Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify
that you have received all items, including the following:
• Print documentation
• Grounding lug kit
• Rack-mount kit
• ESD wrist strap
• Cables with connectors
• Any optional items ordered
Step 2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have
the following information ready:
• Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5548 Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack
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
Appendix A, “Cabinet and
Rack Installation.”
Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Table 3-1 lists the items contained in the rack-mount kit provided with the switch.
Table 3-1 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
10 10-32 Rack Nuts
10 10-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips countersunk screws
2 Slider rails
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(20 inch minimum to a 36 inch maximum