Safety 15
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits 16
Airflow Considerations 16
Installation Guidelines 16
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 18
Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit 19
Installing the Switch Using the N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT Rack-Mount Kit 22
Grounding the Chassis 26
Installing the Airflow Sleeve (NXA-AIRFLOW-SLV3) 28
Starting the Switch 30
Connecting the Switch to the Network 33
CHAPTER 4
Overview of Network Connections 33
Connecting a Console to the Switch 33
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration 35
Setting Up the Management Interface 36
Connecting Interface Ports to Other Devices 37
Uplink Connections 37
Downlink Connections 37
Replacing Components 39
CHAPTER 5
Replacing a Fan Module 39
Removing a Fan Module 39
Installing a Fan Module 40
Replacing a Power Supply Module 40
Replacing an AC Power Supply 40
Replacing a High Voltage (HVAC/HVDC) Power Supply 42
Replacing a DC Power Supply 43
Rack Specifications 45
APPENDIX A
Overview of Racks 45
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 45
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks 46
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 46
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