Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor
before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement
1048
Warning
• Bottom-support rails installed in the rack or cabinet—You must already have two bottom-support rails
attached to the lowest possible rack unit on the chassis.
For more information, see the Installing the Bottom-Support Rails on the Rack, on page 72.
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions
to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
unit in the rack. Statement 1006
• Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis and its components are accounted for and undamaged.
For more information, see the Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch, on page 71.
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and equipment to install the Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis:
• Mechanical lift capable of lifting at least 550 pounds (250 kg)
You must use a mechanical lift whenever lifting a device over 120 pounds (55 kg).
Caution
• Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver with torque capability
• Bottom-support rails kit (shipped with the Cisco Nexus 7010 system accessory kit)
Part of this kit has already been used to install the bottom-support rails. Table 6: Contents for the Rack-Mount
Kit, on page 76 lists the items in the rack-mount kit.
Table 6: Contents for the Rack-Mount Kit
QuantityPart Description
2012-24 x 3/4 in. Phillips screws
20M6 x 19 mm Phillips screws
2Adjustable bottom-support rails
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