Starting The Switch - Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Switches

Starting the Switch

This section provides instructions for powering up the Cisco Nexus 5600 switch and verifying the
component installation.
Do not connect the Ethernet port to the LAN until the initial switch configuration has been performed.
Note
For instructions on configuring the switch, see the Cisco Nexus 5600 Series CLI Configuration Guide.
For instructions on connecting to the console port, see the
page
Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last.
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To power up the switch and verify hardware operation, follow these steps:
Verify that empty power supply slots have filler panels installed, the faceplates of all modules are flush
Step 1
with the front of the chassis, and the captive screws of the power supplies, fan module, and all expansion
modules are tight.
Verify that the power supply and the fan modules are installed.
Step 2
Note
Step 3 Ensure that the switch is adequately grounded as described in the
page
(see the
For the switch, insert each end of the power clip (from the accessory kit) into holes on tabs located on
Step 4
either side of the power connectors.
Connect each power cable to the power connectors on the chassis and an AC power source. Press the
Step 5
power cable into the power clip to endure that the power cable stays connected to the chassis when
bumped. The switch should power on as soon as you connect the power cable.
Listen for the fans; they should begin operating when the power cable is plugged in.
Step 6
3-2.
Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional
jumper power cord to connect the switch to your outlet receptacle. See the
section on page C-8.
2-8, and that the power cables are connected to outlets that have the required AC power voltages
"Power Specifications" section on page
"Connecting to the Console Port" section on
"Grounding the Switch" section on
B-3).
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Starting the Switch

"Jumper Power Cord"
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