Unpacking And Inspecting A New Switch - Cisco Nexus 9508 Hardware Installation Manual

Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch

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.
When you handle the chassis or its components, you must follow ESD protocol at all times to prevent
Caution
ESD damage. This protocol includes but is not limited to wearing an ESD wrist strap that you connect to
the earth ground.
Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store
Tip
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:
• System chassis, which includes the following installed components:
◦ One or two supervisor modules (N7K-SUP-A)
◦ Two system controllers (N9K-SC-A)
◦ One to eight I/O modules of the following types:
◦ 48-port 1-/10-Gbps BASE-T plus 4-port QSFP+ (N9K-X9564TX)
◦ 48-port 1-/10-Gbps SFP+ plus 4-port QSFP+ (N9K-X9564PX)
◦ 36-port 40-Gbps QSFP+ aggregation (N9K-X9636PQ)
◦ Three or six fabric modules (N9K-C9508-FM)
◦ Three fan trays (N9K-C9508-FAN)
◦ One to six 3-kW AC power supply units (N9K-PAC-3000W-B)
• 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)
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Accessory Kit Contents, on page
Installing a Chassis
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