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Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
Warning
• If the rack has bonded construction, connect it to the earth ground to enable you to easily ground the
Be sure that the rack includes AC power receptacles with the amperage required for the power supply units
that you will be installing in the chassis. If you are installing 6-kW power supply units, you must have 20-A
circuits. If you are installing 7.5-kW power supply units, you must have 30-A circuits.
Warning
For instructions on setting up the rack, see the documentation that the manufacturer shipped with the rack.
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Chassis
Before you install a new Cisco Nexus 7018 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. If anything is
damaged or missing, contact your customer representative immediately.
Tip
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Compare the shipment to the equipment list 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:
2. Check the contents of each box or package for damage.
3. If you notice any discrepancies or damage, send the following information to your customer service
representative by e-mail:
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list 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:
• 2 supervisor modules
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor
before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement
1048
system components that you install and to ground your ESD wrist strap. This step minimizes the chance
of electrostatic discharge when you handle ungrounded components before you install them.
Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded. Statement 1018
Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the Cisco Nexus 7018 system. Flatten the shipping
cartons and store 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. For repacking instructions, see
Series Switch for Shipment."
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Chassis
Appendix E, "Repacking the Cisco Nexus 7000
Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
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