Clearance Requirements - Cisco Nexus 9396PX Hardware Installation Manual

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Clearance Requirements

Also, you must have power receptacles that are located within reach of the power cords that are used with the

switch.

Warning

Statement 1048—Rack Stabilization

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.

Clearance Requirements

Provide the chassis with adequate clearance between the chassis and any other rack, device, or structure so

that you can properly install the chassis. Provide the chassis with adequate clearance to route cables, provide

airflow, and maintain the switch. For the clearances required for an installation of this chassis in a four-post

rack, see the following figure.

Cisco Nexus 9396PX ACI-Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide

• 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) between the front of the chassis and the interior of the cabinet (required for

cabling).

• 3.0 inches (7.6 cm) between the rear of the chassis and the interior of the cabinet (required for airflow

in the cabinet if used).

• No clearance is required between the chassis and the sides of the rack or cabinet (no side airflow).

Chassis

Vertical rack-mount posts and rails

Chassis width

Depth of the chassis

Maximum extension of the bottom-support rails

Depth of the front clearance area (equal to the

depth of the chassis).

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