CONTENTS
Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
Overview 1
Preparing the Site 5
CHAPTER 2
Temperature Requirements 5
Humidity Requirements 5
Altitude Requirements 5
Dust and Particulate Requirements 6
Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference 6
Shock and Vibration Requirements 7
Grounding Requirements 7
Planning for Power Requirements 7
Airflow Requirements 8
Rack and Cabinet Requirements 9
Clearance Requirements 9
Installing the Chassis 11
CHAPTER 3
Safety 11
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits 14
Airflow Considerations 15
Installation Guidelines 15
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 16
Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit 16
Installing the Airflow Sleeve (N9K-AIRFLOW-SLV) 20
Grounding the Chassis 21
Starting the Switch 22
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