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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
OL-15902-01
LED Descriptions 1-27
Port Level LED’s 1-28
Supported SFP Transceivers 1-28
SFP+ Transceivers 1-29
SFP+ Copper Cables 1-29
SFP Fiber Channel Transceivers 1-29
CHAPTER
2Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch 2-1
Preparing for Installation 2-2
Installation Options 2-2
Airflow Considerations 2-2
Chassis Weight 2-2
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Required Equipment 2-4
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 2-4
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5020 Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack 2-5
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5010 Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack 2-8
Grounding the System 2-10
Proper Grounding Practices 2-10
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-12
Establishing the System Ground 2-14
Required Tools and Equipment 2-14
Grounding the Chassis 2-15
Starting the Switch 2-17
Removing and Installing Components 2-18
Removing and Installing Expansion Modules 2-19
Installing an Expansion Module 2-19
Removing an Expansion Module 2-20
Removing and Installing Power Supplies 2-21
Removing a Power Supply 2-21
Installing a Power Supply 2-22
Removing and Installing the Fan Module 2-23
Removing a Fan Module 2-24
Installing a Fan Module 2-25
Removing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch 2-25
Repacking the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch for Return Shipment 2-26