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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Manual

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Safety

Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for
the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series content for important Safety Information.
Warning
Warning
Safety, on page 1
Statement 1071 Warning Definition
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Read the installation instructions before using, installing, or
connecting the system to the power source. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning
statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Statement 1089 Instructed and Skilled Person Definitions
An instructed person is someone who has been instructed and trained by a skilled person and takes the necessary
precautions when working with equipment.
A skilled person or qualified personnel is someone who has training or experience in the equipment technology
and understands potential hazards when working with equipment.
There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Starting the Switch, on page 13 Safety Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series content for important Safety Information. Warning Statement 1071 Warning Definition...
  • Page 2 Note Statement 407 Japanese Safety Instruction You are strongly advised to read the safety instruction before using the product. https://www.cisco.com/web/JP/techdoc/pldoc/pldoc.html When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adapters. Warning Statement 1017 Restricted Area This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas.
  • Page 3 Installing the Chassis Safety Warning Statement 1028 More Than One Power Supply This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove all connections to de-energize the unit. Warning Statement 1003 Power Disconnection To reduce risk of electric shock or personal injury, disconnect power before removing or replacing components or performing upgrades.
  • Page 4 Installing the Chassis Safety Warning Statement 1032 Lifting the Chassis To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules, such as power supplies, fans, or cards. These types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit.

  • Page 5: Network Equipment-Building System (Nebs) Statements

    Installing the Chassis Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements NEBS describes the environment of a typical United States Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC) central office. NEBS is the most common set of safety, spatial, and environmental design standards applied to telecommunications equipment in the United States.
  • Page 6 Installing the Chassis Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements Warning Statement 7012 Equipment Interfacing with AC Power Ports Connect this equipment to AC mains that are provided with a surge protective device (SPD) at the service equipment that complies with NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC). Note Statement 7013 Equipment Grounding Systems—Common Bonding Network (CBN) This equipment is suitable for installations using the CBN.

  • Page 7: Installation Options With Rack-Mount Kits

    Install the switch using these rack-mount options: • Rack-mount kit (NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU) which you can order from Cisco. This option offers you easy installation, greater stability, increased weight capacity, added accessibility, and improved removability with front and rear removal.

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch

    Installing the Chassis Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with the switch, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns. • Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. Typically, this often requires one or both of these: •...

  • Page 9: Installing The Switch Using The Nxk-Acc-Kit-1Ru Rack-Mount Kit

    Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit • Effect of damage on the installation Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount To install the switch, attach front and rear mounting brackets to the switch, install slider rails on the rear of the rack, slide the switch onto the slider rails, and secure the switch to the front of the rack.
  • Page 10 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit c) Secure the front-mount bracket and the back-mount bracket to the chassis using four M4 screws and tighten each screw to 12 in-lb (1.36 N·m) of torque. d) Repeat Step 1 for the other front rack-mount bracket and the other back-mount bracket on the other side of the switch and be sure to position that bracket the same distance from the front of the switch.
  • Page 11 Installing the Chassis Installing the Switch Using the NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU Rack-Mount Kit c) Repeat Step 3 to attach the other slider rail to the other side of the rack. Make sure that the slider rails are at the same level. Use a level tool, tape measure, or carefully count the screw holes in the vertical mounting rails.

  • Page 12: Grounding The Chassis

    Installing the Chassis Grounding the Chassis d) Tighten the 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 Nm) or tighten the 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 Nm). Step 5 If you attached a grounding wire to the chassis grounding pad, connect the other end of the wire to the facility ground. Grounding the Chassis The switch chassis is automatically grounded when you properly install the switch in a grounded rack with metal-to-metal connections between the switch and rack.

  • Page 13: Starting The Switch

    Installing the Chassis Starting the Switch Warning Statement 1046 Installing or Replacing the Unit To reduce risk of electric shock, when installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Before you begin Before you can ground the chassis, you must have a connection to the earth ground for the data center building.
  • Page 14 Installing the Chassis Starting the Switch Note This equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes, dependent on its neighboring devices being fully up and running. Before you begin • The switch must be installed and secured to a rack or cabinet. •...
  • Page 15 A setup utility automatically launches the first time that you access the switch and guides you through the basic configuration. For instructions on how to configure the switch and check module connectivity, see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 9000 Series configuration guide.
  • Page 16 Installing the Chassis Starting the Switch Installing the Chassis...

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