Starting The Switch - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Installation Manual

Installing the Switch Chassis

Starting the Switch

You start the switch by connecting it to its dedicated power source. If you need power-supply redundancy,
you must connect each of the power supplies to one or two power sources. If you need grid redundancy, you
must connect each power supply in a switch to a different power source.
Before You Begin
• The switch must be installed and secured to a rack or cabinet.
• The rack must be close enough to the dedicated power source so that you can connect the switch to the
• You have a designated power cable for each power supply that you are connecting to the dedicated
• The switch is not connected to the network (this includes any management or interface connections).
• The fan and power supply modules are fully secured in their chassis slots.
• Ensure that the switch is adequately grounded (see
Step 1 Connect each power supply to a power source as follows:
• For AC power supplies, do the following:
1 Using the recommended power cable for your country or region, connect the C13 plug on the power cable to
the power receptacle on the power supply.
2 Rotate the cable retention clip on the power supply over the C13 plug to prevent accidental unplugging of the
cable.
3 Connect the other end of the power cable to the AC power source.
• For no power redundancy, connect one power supply to one power source.
• For power supply redundancy, connect two power supplies to one or two power sources.
• For grid redundancy, connect each of two power supplies to a different power source.
4
Verify that the power supply
If the LED is off, check the power source circuit breaker to be sure that it is turned on.
power source by using a designated power cables.
power source.
Depending on the outlet receptacle on your AC power distribution unit, you might need
Note
an optional jumper power cord to connect the switch to your outlet receptacle.
All of the fan slots must be filled with fan modules. The power supply slots must have at least one power
supply. If there is an open power supply slot, it must have a blank filler plate installed to preserve the
designed airflow.
LED is on and green.
Grounding the Chassis, on page
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