Figure 132: Clearances Required for the Cisco Nexus 7004 in a Four-Post Rack with Front-Mount Brackets
Chassis width10Chassis1
Right side clearance recommended for cabinet
installations:
• Use 11 inches (27.9 cm).
11Cable management frames2
Right side clearance recommended for open rack
installations:
• If next to another open rack, use 6 inches
(15.2 cm) between racks.
• If next to a wall, use 11 inches (27.9 cm)
between the chassis and the wall.
12Vertical rack-mount posts3
No rear clearance required but the rear must be
open to the hot aisle to exhaust air
13Vertical rack-mount posts for neighboring rack4
Airflow clearance required between the chassis
and inside of cabinet (if a cabinet is used)
14Inside of cabinet (no left side clearance required)5
Chassis depth15Air intake from cold aisle for power supplies6
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Cisco Nexus 7004 Chassis Clearances