Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch; Installing The Switch - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
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Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

When handling switch components, wear a grounded ESD strap and handle modules by their handles and
Caution
carrier edges only. To ground the ESD strap, make sure that it is attached an earth ground or a grounded
chassis (grounded through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal contact with a
grounded rack).
Tip Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.
Note The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or
any items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify
Step 1
that you have received all items, including the following:
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Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have
Step 2
the following information ready:
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Check to be sure that all of the power supplies and the fan tray have the expected direction of airflow.
Step 3
Forward airflow modules do not have a black stripe, and reverse airflow modules do have a black stripe.
The airflow direction must be the same for all modules.

Installing the Switch

This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit to install the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch into
a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in
Specifications."
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Caution
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Grounding lug kit
Rack-mount kit
ESD wrist strap
Cables with connectors
Any optional items ordered
Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)
Model and serial number of the damaged unit
Description of damage
Effect of damage on the installation
Appendix A, "Cabinet and Rack
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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