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Repacking the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Device for Shipment

This appendix describes how to repack the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system for shipment. This appendix includes the following sections:

Disconnecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series System, page D-1

Repacking the System Components, page D-2

Disconnecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series System

Before you can remove the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system components and repack the system, you must disconnect the system from the internet and the AC power source as explained in the following topics:

Powering Down the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series System, page D-1

Disconnecting the System from the Console, page D-1

Disconnecting the System from the Network, page D-2

Caution When you are handling the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series device or switch components, you must follow the ESD protocol at all times to prevent ESD damage. This protocol includes but is not limited to wearing an ESD wrist strap that you connect to the earth ground in the data center building.

Powering Down the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series System

To power down the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system, turn the power switch on each power supply from Power to STBY, and then disconnect the power cords to each power supply. The system is powered down when the LEDs on each power supply are all off.

Disconnecting the System from the Console

To disconnect the system from the console, you must disconnect each interface cable that connects to the management Ethernet (Mgmt Ethernet) and CMP Ethernet interfaces on each supervisor module. You must also disconnect the cables and their adapters from the console.

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