Cisco Systems 5000 manual Required Equipment, Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches

Preparing for Installation

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Required Equipment

Before beginning the installation, ensure that you have the following items available:

•Four 12-24 or 10-32 screws for attaching slider rails to the rack

•Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability

•3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver

•Tape measure and level

•ESD wrist strap or other grounding device

•Antistatic mat or antistatic foam

The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:

•Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities

•Crimping tool large enough to accommodate the girth of the lug

•Wire-stripping tool

Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

Caution When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by their handles and 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 switch 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:

Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have received all items, including the following:

•Grounding lug kit

•Rack-mount kit

•ESD wrist strap

•Cables with connectors

•Any optional items ordered

Step 2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following information ready:

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