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Installation requirements for AFX 2K storage systems

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Review the equipment needed and the lifting precautions for your AFX 2K storage controller and storage shelves.

Equipment needed for install

To install your AFX 2K storage system, you need the following equipment and tools.

  • Access to a Web browser to configure your storage system

  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap

  • Flashlight

  • Laptop or console with a USB/serial connection

  • Paperclip or narrow-tipped ballpoint pen for setting storage shelf IDs

  • Phillips #2 screwdriver

Lifting precautions

AFX storage controller and storage shelves are heavy. Exercise caution when lifting and moving these items.

Storage controller weights

Take the necessary precautions when moving or lifting your AFX 2K storage controller.

An AFX 2K storage controller can weigh up to 64.0 lb (29.03 kg). To lift the storage controller, use two people or a hydraulic lift.

AFX 2K controller lifting caution icon
Figure 1. AFX 2K controller lifting precaution.

Storage shelf weights

Take the necessary precautions when moving or lifting your shelf.

NX224 shelf

An NX224 shelf can weigh up to 60.1 lb (27.3 kg). To lift the shelf, use two people or a hydraulic lift. Keep all components in the shelf (both front and rear) to prevent unbalancing the shelf weight.

NX224 NSM100 lifting caution icon
Figure 2. NX224 shelf lifting precaution.

Switch weights

Take the necessary precautions when moving or lifting your switch.

Cisco Nexus 9808

An unloaded Cisco 9808 can weigh up to 162 lb (73 kg) and a fully loaded Cisco 9808 switch can up to 766 lb (347 kg) . To lift the switch, use a hydraulic lift.

Cisco Nexus 9808 lifting caution icon
Figure 3. Unloaded Cisco Nexus 9808 lifting precaution.
Cisco Nexus 9808 fully loaded lifting caution icon
Figure 4. Fully loaded Cisco Nexus 9808 lifting precaution.
Cisco Nexus9332D-GX2B

A Cisco 9332D-GX2B can weigh up to 12.7 kg (28.1 lb).

Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A

A Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A switch can weigh up to 58 lb (26.3 kg). To lift the switch, use two people or a hydraulic lift.

Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A lifting caution icon
Figure 5. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A lifting precaution.
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What's next?

After you've reviewed the hardware requirements, you prepare to install your AFX 2K storage system.