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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
OL-15902-01
Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series
Hardware I nstallat ion Guid e. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
Audience
To use this installation guide, you must be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and
preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1Product Overview Provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 5000 switches and
their components.
Chapter 2Installing the Cisco
Nexus 5000 Switch
Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 5000 switches, and
how to install modules, power supplies, and fan assemblies.
Chapter 3Connecting the
Cisco Nexus 5000
Switch
Describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 5000 switches,
including the modules.
Appendix ACabinet and Rack
Installation
Provides guidelines for selecting an enclosed cabinet, the
procedure for installing a switch using the optional and EIA
Shelf Bracket Kit.
Appendix BTechnical
Specifications
Lists specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5000 switches and
components including modules, power supplies, and
transceivers.
Appendix CCable and Port
Specifications
Lists cable and port specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5000
switches.