Required Equipment; Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch - Cisco Nexus 6000 Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation
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Required Equipment

Before beginning the installation, ensure that you have the following items available:
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The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:
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Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by their handles and carrier
Caution
edges only. An ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For the ESD socket to be effective, the chassis
must be grounded through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal contact with a
grounded rack.
Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.
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The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or
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any items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify
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that you have received all items, including the following:
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Step 2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have
the following information ready:
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Four 12-24 or 10-32 screws for attaching slider rails to the rack
Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability
3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
Tape measure and level
ESD wrist strap or other grounding device
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation
requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding
facilities
Crimping tool large enough to accommodate the girth of the lug
Wire-stripping tool
Grounding lug kit
Rack-mount kit
ESD wrist strap
Cables with connectors
Any optional items ordered
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