Installation Guidelines
When installing the Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect, follow these guidelines:
• Prepare the site as described in the Cisco UCS Site Preparation Guide.
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the chassis. Site Planning and
Maintenance Records, on page 81, lists the recommended site planning tasks.
• Record the information listed in Site Planning and Maintenance Records, on page 81, as you install and
configure the fabric interconnect.
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the chassis to allow for servicing and for adequate airflow
Technical Specifications, on page 67, lists airflow requirements).
• Ensure that the air conditioning meets the heat dissipation requirements listed in Technical Specifications,
on page 67
Jumper power cords are available for use in a cabinet. See Cabinet Jumper Power
Cords, on page 79.
Note
• Ensure that the chassis is adequately grounded. If the chassis is not mounted in a grounded rack, we
recommend connecting both the system ground on the chassis and the power supply ground to an earth
ground.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in Technical Specifications, on page 67
If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems
such as the Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect, which can have substantial current draw
fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns.
• Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. For North America, the power supply
requires a 15-A or 20-A circuit.
To prevent loss of input power, ensure the total maximum loads on the circuits supplying power to the
fabric interconnect are within the current ratings for the wiring and breakers.
• Use the following screw torques (listed in Newton-metres) when installing the chassis:
• Captive screws: 4 in-lb (0.45 N m)
• M3 screws: 4 in-lb (0.45 N m)
• M4 screws: 12 in-lb (1.36 N m)
• 10-32 screws: 20 in-lb (2.26 N m)
• 12-24 screws: 30 in-lb (3.39 N m)
Required Equipment
Before beginning the installation, ensure that the following items are ready:
Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect Hardware Installation Guide
21OL-24475-03
Installing the Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect
Installation Guidelines
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