Cisco Topspin 360 User manual

Part Number: OL-7733-01
Cisco SFS Multifabric Server Switch
Shelf & Rack Ear Kit Installation Guide
(Topspin 360)
Product ID: 140273

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Part Number: OL-7733-01
Product ID: 140273
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March, 2005

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Topspin Shelf and Rack Ear Kit Contents
The following contents are included in this package:
______ Topspin Shelf and Rack Ear Kit for Topspin 360 Contents and Installation Guide(1)
______ Shelf (1)
______ Rack Ears (2)
______ Flat Countersink Screws (8)
______ Panhead Screws (4)
To register your products with Topspin customer support, or to locate more detailed hardware
information:
http://www.topspin.com/support/

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Rack the Topspin 360 with the Optional Topspin
Shelf and Rack Ear Kit
The Topspin 360 can be installed using your own rack shelf. Refer to the Topspin 360 Hardware Guide
for instructions on racking the server switch without the optional Topspin shelf.
This document describes the installation of the Topspin 360 server switches if you have purchased the
optional shelf kit.
Requirements
In addition to the accessories provided with the server switch, you need:
• #2 phillips screwdriver
• Rack with the appropriate amount of available space:
• 5 Us for the Topspin 360

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Install the Rack Ears
1. Determine the end of the Server Switch to position at the front of the rack.
2. Install the rack ears using the screws provided.
Figure 2-1: Install the Rack Ears on the Chassis
Install the Shelf Kit
1. Separate the sliding piece from the main shelf unit.
Note the way that the pieces fit together. The flanges face outward.
The right bracket is engraved with an EXR, and the left bracket is engraved with an EXL.
Figure 2-2: Separate the Sliding Bracket From Both Sides of the Shelf Unit
2. Attach the wide bracket pieces to the rear rack posts (opposite from the side with which you want to
align the switch).

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The right bracket is engraved with an EXR, and the left bracket is engraved with an EXL.
a. Set one of the wide bracket pieces against the inside of the rack. The flange of the bracket faces
outward, and wraps around to rest against the outside of the rear rack post.
b. Align the holes of the bracket piece with the holes of the rack post. This varies slightly
depending on your rack; however, in most cases, the bottom of the bracket should be aligned
with the 1U hash mark.
The switch and shelf will take up 5Us for the Topspin 360 or 6Us.
Figure 2-3: Align Bracket with Rear Post
c. Screw the brackets to the rack, using screws that fit your rack.
d. Repeat with the second bracket on the second rear rack post. Be careful to install both brackets
evenly with each other, as the switch will not be able to be installed if the shelf is not even.
Figure 2-4: Attach Brackets to Post Separate from Shelf Unit
Rear Rack Post

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3. Align the back end of the shelf with the exposed ends of the mounted brackets in the rack. The back
of the shelf unit is the straight end (opposite the end with flanges). There are channels inside the
shelf into which the brackets slide.
Figure 2-5: Align Shelf with Installed Brackets
4. Push the shelf into the rack until the front flanges of the shelf meets the rack posts.
Figure 2-6: Push Shelf Unit into Rack

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5. Screw the bracket and shelf together from the inside (required). The number of screws that you use
on each side will depend on the size of your rack.
a. Depending on the amount collapse or extension required of the shelf to fit your rack, use either
two screws (minimum) or four screws (maximum).
Figure 2-7: Screw the Bracket Into the Shelf From Inside the Rack
6. Attach the front of the shelf to the rack posts, using screws that fit your rack.
a. (Optional) You may want to wait to completely tighten screws until you have placed the switch
in the rack. This will allow you to make slight adjustments.
Figure 2-8: Screw the Shelf Ears to the Rack Posts
7. Verify that the shelf has been installed evenly.

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Lift the Chassis onto the Shelf
8. Place the switch in the rack.
a. Lift the switch (using at least two people). Face the side of the chassis without handles toward
the rack.
b. Rest the end of the chassis at the edge of the shelf. Push the chassis back into the rack until the
handles meet the rack posts. Make sure that the left and right sides of the chassis are pushed
back evenly.
NOTE: There are no side rails for the current Topspin 360 chassis.
Secure the Chassis
9. Attach the chassis handles to the rack posts, using screws that fit your rack.
10. Tighten any screws that you left loose for adjustment.