Cisco Nexus 7004 - Mounting the Chassis by Its Front Brackets

Table 3: Contents for the Rack-Mount Kit
QuantityPart Description
2012-24 x 3/4 in. Phillips screws
20M6 x 19 mm Phillips screws
2Front-mount bottom-support rails
1Crossbar
2M4 x 8 mm Phillips screws
You should also have at least two persons to push the chassis, which can weigh up to 300 pounds (136 kg),
onto and off the mechanical lift and rack.
Note
• If you are going to mount the center of the chassis to the rack or cabinet, you must also have the optional
center-mount kit. Table 4: Contents for the Optional Center-Mount Kit, on page 49 lists the items in the
center-mount kit.
Table 4: Contents for the Optional Center-Mount Kit
QuantityPart Description
2Center-mount bottom-support rails
2Center-mount bracket
Mounting the Chassis by its Front Brackets
To install a Cisco Nexus 7009 chassis by its front brackets to a rack or cabinet, follow these steps:
Step 1 Load the chassis onto a mechanical lift as follows:
a) Position the mechanical lift next to the shipping pallet that holds the chassis.
b) Elevate the lift platform to the level of the bottom of the chassis (or no more than 0.25 inches [0.635 cm] below the
bottom of the chassis).
c) Use at least two persons to slide the chassis fully onto the lift so that the side of the chassis touches or is close to the
vertical rails on the lift. Make sure that the front and rear of the chassis are unobstructed so you can easily push the
chassis into the rack.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles
on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the
weight of the unit. Statement 1032
Warning
To lift the chassis, use a mechanical lift. Use the handles on the side of the chassis for only repositioning
the chassis after it is already on the mechanical lift or in the rack or cabinet.
Caution
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Installing a Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis
Mounting the Chassis by its Front Brackets