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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
Preparing for Installation
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel must be allowed to install, replace, or service
this equipment. Statement 1030
Note Each new switch requires a license. For information on licensing, see the CiscoNX-OS Licensing Guide.
Preparing for Installation
This section describes how to prepare the Cisco Nexus 5548P, the Cisco Nexus 5020, and the Cisco
Nexus 5010 switches for installation. This section includes the following topics:
• Installation Options, page 3-2
• Installation Guidelines, page 3-3
• Required Equipment, page 3-4
• Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch, page 3-4
Installation Options
The Cisco Nexus 5548P switch or the Cisco 5000 Series switch can be installed using the following
methods:
• In an open EIA rack, using the following items:
– The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
• In a perforated or solid-walled EIA cabinet, using:
– The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
For instructions on installing the Nexus 5548P switch using the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch,
see the
“Installing the Cisco Nexus 5548 Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack” section on page 3-5 . For
instructions on installing a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch using the rack-mount kit shipped with the
switch, see the "
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5020 Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack" section on page 3-5.
Airflow Considerations
Airflow through the Cisco Nexus 5548P switch or the Cisc Nexus 5000 Series switch is from front to
back. Air enters the chassis through the fan trays and power supplies mounted at the front of the chassis
and exits the chassis through perforations on the rear of the chassis. To ensure proper airflow, follow
these guidelines:
• Maintain ambient airflow throughout the data center to ensure normal operation.
• Consider the heat dissipation of all equipment when determining air-conditioning requirements.
When evaluating airflow requirements, take into consideration that hot air generated by equipment
at the bottom of the rack can be drawn in the intake ports of the equipment above.