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Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter4 Installing a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
Starting the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
Note Do not connect the Ethernet port to the LAN until the initial device configuration has been performed.
For instructions on configuring the device, see the Cisco Nexus 2300 Series Fabric Extender Software
Configuration Guide. For instructions on connecting to the console port, see the “Connecting to the
1-Gigabit Ethernet Port” section on page5-2.
Warning
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last.
Statement 1046
To power up the device and verify the hardware operation, follow these steps:
Step1 Verify that the empty power supply bays have filler panels installed, the faceplates of all modules are
flush with the port side exhaust of the chassis, and the captive screws of the power supplies, fan tray, and
all expansion modules are tight.
Step2 Verify that the power supply and the fan trays are installed.
Note Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional
jumper power cord to connect the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series FEX to your outlet receptacle. See
the “Jumper Power Cord” section on pageC-8.
Step3 Ensure that the device is adequately grounded as described in the “Grounding the System” section on
page 4-7.
Step4 If you are installing an AC power supply, connect the power supply to an AC power source as follows:
a. Plug the power cable into the power receptacle on the power supply.
b. Attach the other end of the power cable to the AC power source.
c. If you are connecting cables to a Cisco Nexus 2148T power supply, flip the switch above the AC
receptacle on the power supply to ON.
d. Verify that the power supply is functioning by making sure that the OK LED turns green and the
FAULT LE D is off.
Step5 If you are installing a DC power supply, connect the power supply to a DC power source as follows:
a. Make sure that the DC power source is turned off at the circuit breaker.
b. Connect a negative cable from the power source to the positive (+) terminal on the power supply and
fasten with the screw from that terminal.
c. Connect a positive cable from the power source to the negative (-) terminal on the power supply and
fasten with the screw from that terminal.
d. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker.
e. Verify that the power supply is functioning by making sure that the OK LED turns green and the
FAULT LE D is off.
Step6 Listen for the fans; they should begin operating when the power cable is plugged in.