Installing The Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform Or 5000 Series Switch - Cisco 5000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform or
5000 Series Switch
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform switch (Cisco Nexus 5548P), and
the Cisc Nexus 5000 Series switches. This chapter includes the following sections:
Preparing for Installation, page 3-2
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Installing the Cisco Nexus 5548 Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack, page 3-5
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Grounding the System, page 3-13
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Grounding the Cisco Nexus 5548P Chassis, page 3-18
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Starting the Switch, page 3-21
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Removing and Installing Components, page 3-22
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Repacking the Cisco Nexus 5548P switch or the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch for Return
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Shipment, page 3-31
Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
Note
for the Cisco Nexus 5000 Family for important safety information.
Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before
you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be
familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at
the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that
accompanied this device. 
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
Warning
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. 
Statement 1017
OL-15902-01
S e n d c o m m e n t s t o n 5 k d o c s @ c i s c o . c o m
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