Attaching L-Brackets To The Chassis - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Installing

Installing the Switch Chassis
Tip Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping at a later time.
Before you begin
Before you unpack the switch and before you handle any switch components, be sure that you are wearing a
grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap. To ground the strap, attach it directly to an earth ground or to
a grounded rack or grounded chassis (there must be a metal-to-metal connection to the earth ground).
Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following
information ready:
• Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation

Attaching L-Brackets to the Chassis

You attach two L-brackets to each side of the chassis. These brackets hold the chassis in place on a flat surface.
Before you begin
• You must have the following tools and equipment:
Step 1
Align the hole in the L-bracket with the hole on the side of the chassis. Attach the L-bracket with a screw using a
Phillips-head screwdriver. See the following figure.
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• L-brackets (4) and screws (4)
Attaching L-Brackets to the Chassis
Installing the Switch Chassis
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