Safety 11
Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets 12
Airflow Considerations 12
Installation Guidelines 12
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 14
Installing the Switch using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-mount Kit 15
Installing the Switch using the N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT Rack-mount Kit 18
Installing the Switch into a Two-post Rack 22
Grounding the Chassis 25
Starting the Switch 26
Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric 29
CHAPTER 4
ACI Fabric Topology 29
Preparing to Connect to Other Devices 30
Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs 31
Connecting Leaf Switches to Spine Switches 32
Setting Up an Optional Console Interface 33
Setting Up an Optional Management Connection 34
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 35
Replacing Components 37
CHAPTER 5
Replacing a Fan Module 37
Removing a Fan Module 37
Installing a Fan Module 38
Replacing a Power Supply Module 38
Replacing an AC Power Supply 38
Replacing a DC Power Supply 40
Wiring the DC Input Power Source 41
Rack Specifications 43
APPENDIX A
Overview of Racks 43
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 43
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks 44
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 44
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