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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch
Removing and Installing Components
To remove a fan module, follow these steps:
Step 1 Loosen the captive screws on the fan module by turning them counterclockwise, using a flat-blade or
number 2 Phillips screwdriver if required.
Step 2 Grasp the handle of fan module and pull it outward.
Step 3 Pull the fan module clear of the chassis.

Installing a Fan Module

To install a fan module, follow these steps:
Step 1 Hold the fan module with the LED at the bottom.
Step 2 Place the fan module into the front chassis cavity so it rests on the chassis, and then push the fan module
into the chassis as far as it can go and the captive screw makes contact with the chassis, and tighten the
captive screw.
Step 3 Listen for the fans if the switch is powered on. You should immediately hear them operating. If you do
not hear them, ensure that the fan module is inserted completely in the chassis and the faceplate is flush
with the outside surface of the chassis.
Step 4 Verify that the LED is green. If the LED is not green, one or more fans are faulty. If this occurs, contact
your customer service representative for a replacement part.
Note If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly for technical support.
If you purchased this product directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.
Removing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch
Caution The slider rail and front rack-mount brackets do not have a stop mechanism when sliding in and out. If
the front of the chassis is unfastened from the rack and the chassis slides forward on the slider rails, it
may slip off the end of the rails and fall out of the rack.
To remove the Cisco Nexus 5000 switch from a rack, follow these steps:
Step 1 Ensure that the weight of the Cisco Nexus 5000 switch is fully supported and that the switch is being
held by another person.
Step 2 Disconnect the power cord and the console cables.
Step 3 Disconnect all cables that are connected to SFP+ transceivers.
Step 4 Remove the screws fastening the front rack-mount brackets to the mounting rails.