Installation Options with Rack-Mount Kits, Racks, and Cabinets 15
Install a Rack 16
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch 16
Planning How to Position the Chassis in the Rack 17
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack 18
Attaching Center-Mount Brackets to the Chassis 18
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack 19
Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack 21
Installing the Switch using the N9K-C9300-RMK Rack-mount Kit 21
Attaching the Bottom-Support Rails to the Rack 21
Attaching Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis 24
Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack 25
Grounding the Chassis 27
Powering Up the Switch 28
Connecting the Switch to the Network 31
CHAPTER 4
Overview of Network Connections 31
Connecting a Console to the Switch 31
Creating the Initial Switch Configuration 33
Setting Up the Management Interface 34
Connecting Interface Ports to Other Devices 35
Replacing Components 37
CHAPTER 5
Replacing a Fan Module During Operations 37
Replacing a Power Supply Module 39
Removing an AC Power Supply 39
Removing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply 40
Removing a DC Power Supply 40
Installing an AC Power Supply 41
Installing an HVAC/HVDC Power Supply 42
Installing a DC Power Supply 43
Wiring a 48 V DC Electrical Connector Block 43
Rack Specifications 47
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