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Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series
Hardware Installa tion 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 and Title Description
Chapter 1, “Overview” Provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Cisco
Nexus 6000 Series Switches” Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 6000 switches, and how
to install modules, power supplies, and fan assemblies.
Chapter 4, “Connecting the
Switch” Describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches
to the Internet
Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack
Installation” Provides guidelines for selecting an enclosed cabinet, and rack
installation.
Appendix B, “Technical
Specifications” Lists specifications for the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches and
components including modules, power supplies, and transceivers.
Appendix C, “Cable and Port
Specifications” Lists cable and port specifications for the Cisco Nexus 6000
Series switches.
Appendix D, “Site Planning and
Maintenance Records” Provides site planning and maintenance records.
Appendix E, “Troubleshooting
Hardware Components” Provides installation troubleshooting information for the Cisco
Nexus 6000 Series switches.