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Appendix A Technical Specifications
Chassis Clearances
Figure A-19 Clearances Required for a Center-Mounted Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis in a Two-Post
Rack
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13
14
15
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10
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65
3
3
17.3 in
(43.9 cm)
12.5 in
(31.8 cm)
18.0 in
(45.7 cm)
26.0 in
(66.0 cm)
28.0 in
(71.1 cm)
5.0 in
(12.7 cm)
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1 Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis 9 Right side clearance (for rack installations)
recommended to input air from the cold aisle:
• If next to another open rack, use 6 inches
(15.2 cm).
• If next to a wall, use 11 inches (27.9 cm).
2 Cable management frames 10 Chassis width
3 Vertical rack-mount posts 11 Right side clearance (for rack installations)
recommended to input air from the cold aisle:
• If next to another open rack, use 6 inches
(15.2 cm).
If next to a wall, use 11 inches (27.9 cm).
4 Vertical rack-mount post for neighboring rack 12 Rear service clearance required to replace fan
trays and fabric modules
5 Air intake from cold aisle for power supplies 13 Airflow clearance required between the
chassis and inside of cabinet (if used)