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7 | Enclosure and rack systems
NetShelter SX networking enclosure
OptimizedNetShelter SX design for enhanced networking
application support and a superior solution for side airflow
CiscoNexus®, Catalyst®, andMDS networking switches
Cable access roof
• Extra-large cable access slots for high‑density
cabling and brush strips for air containment
• Two spring-loaded pins allow for easy roof
removal and installation with cables in place
Networking-style mounting rails
• Easily align rails that adjust in 6 mm (0.25 in.)
increments
• Left vertical mounting rail contains additional
cable channel
• Rail position preset to accommodate Cisco
switches and cable management
Preinstalled vertical cable managers
• Front vertical mounting rails feature preinstalled,
single-sided vertical cable managers
• Smooth plastic fingers provide proper bend
radius for cables
Vertical mounting rails for side-to-side airflow
• Front-right vertical mounting rail open for
improved side airflow
Side airflow cooling
Support cooling for small and large networking switches
mounted within an enclosure.
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• Side airflow solution ( / ) for Cisco Nexus 7018
• Side airflow duct kit ( mounts inside 750 mm (30 in.) wide
enclosures for Cisco 6500 and 9500 series switches
• Side airflow duct kit ( ) mounts inside 750mm (30 in.) wide
enclosures for Cisco Nexus 7009
All solutions:
• Direct cool air at the front of the enclosure directly and
predictably to the intake at the side of side airflow switches
• Consist of two duct assemblies that act as diverters, utilizing the
existing fan power of the switch
• System of baffles are located throughout the enclosure to
mitigate exhaust air from recirculating back into the air intake
Networking enclosure
and side airflow
solution for Nexus 7018
Networking enclosure
and internal side airflow
duct kit for Catalyst andMDS
42U x 825mm(32 in. )Wx 1,070mm(42 in.) D
42U x 825mm(32 in.)Wx 1,200mm(47.5 in.) D
48U x 825mm(32 in.)Wx 1,070mm(42 in.) D
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with duct kits for CiscoNexus 7009