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Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter4 Installing a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
Preparing for Installation
•Wire-stripping tool
Unpacking and Inspecting the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
Caution When handling device components, wear an ESD wrist strap and handle modules by the carrier edges
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.
Tip Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.
Note The device 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:
Step1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify
that you have received all items, including the following:
•Print documentation
•Grounding lug kit
•Rack-mount kit
•ESD wrist strap
•Cables with connectors
•Any optional items ordered
Step2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have
the following information ready:
•Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)
•Model and serial number of the damaged unit
•Description of damage
•Effect of damage on the installation
Step3 Make sure that the fan tray and power supplies all use the same direction of airflow.
•Port-side exhaust airflow modules do not have a black stripe across the front of the module.
•Port-side intake airflow modules have a black stripe across the front of the module.