Unpacking And Inspecting A New Switch - Cisco Nexus 9504 Hardware Installation Manual

Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch

Step 2
If the rack has bonded construction, connect it to the earth ground. This action enables you to easily ground the switch
and its components and to ground your electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to prevent discharge damage when you
handle ungrounded components during installation.
Step 3
If you need access to the source power at the rack, include AC power receptacles with the amperage required by the
switch that you are installing.
If you are using the combined power mode or power-supply redundancy, you need only one power source. If
Note
you are using input-source redundancy, you need two power sources.

Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch

Before you install a new chassis, you need to unpack and inspect it to be sure that you have all the items that
you ordered and verify that the switch was not damaged during shipment.
Caution When you handle the chassis or its components, you must follow ESD protocol at all times to prevent
ESD damage. This protocol includes but is not limited to wearing an ESD wrist strap that you connect to
the earth ground.
Tip Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store
them with the pallet used for the system. If you need to move or ship the system in the future, you will
need these containers.
Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list that is provided by your customer service representative and verify that you
have received all of the ordered items. The shipment should include boxes for the following:
• Switch accessory kit
To see a list of what is included in this kit, see
Step 2
Check the contents of each box for damage.
Step 3 If you notice any discrepancies or damage, send the following information to your customer service representative by
email:
• Invoice number of the shipper (see the packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the missing or damaged unit
• Description of the problem and how it affects the installation
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