Required Tools And Equipment; Unpacking And Inspecting The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender - Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation
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Required Tools and Equipment

Before beginning the installation, ensure that the following items are ready:
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The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:
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Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender

When handling device components, wear an ESD wrist strap and handle modules by the carrier edges
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only. An ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For the ESD socket to be effective, the chassis must be
grounded through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal contact with a grounded
rack.
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Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable
with systems such as the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX, which can have substantial current
draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns.
Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. For North America, the power
supply requires a 15-A or 20-A circuit.
To prevent loss of input power, ensure the total maximum loads on the circuits supplying
power to the device are within the current ratings for the wiring and breakers.
Use the following screw torques when installing the device:
Captive screws: 4 in-lb
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– M3 screws: 4 in-lb
M4 screws: 12 in-lb
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10-32 screws: 20 in-lb
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12-24 screws: 30 in-lb
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Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability
3/16-inches flat-blade screwdriver
Tape measure and level
ESD wrist strap or other grounding device
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation
requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX to
proper grounding facilities
Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug
Wire-stripping tool
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