Appendix D Repacking the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Device for Shipment

Repacking the System Components

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Disconnecting the System from the Network

To disconnect the system from the network, you must remove each I/O cable from the system I/O modules.

Repacking the System Components

You should repack the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system in the packing materials in which it was originally shipped. To make the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series lighter and easier to move, remove its power supply units and its optional features, such as the midframe doors, lower frame, and air filter. You should pack each of these components separately. Using a mechanical lift, move the chassis from the rack to its shipping pallet and complete the packaging for shipment.

This section includes the following topics:

Prerequisites for Repacking the System, page D-2

Required Tools and Equipment for Repacking the System, page D-2

Repacking the Cisco Nexus 7010 Device, page D-3

Prerequisites for Repacking the System

You must disconnect the system from the network and power it down before you begin removing it from the rack or cabinet.

Required Tools and Equipment for Repacking the System

Before you repack the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis into the original shipping materials, make sure that you have the following tools and equipment:

Mechanical lift capable of lifting 500 lbs (227 kg)

No. 1 Phillips screwdriver with torque capability

3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver

ESD wrist strap

Original shipping container and packing materials:

Two pallets (typically with the smaller pallet bolted on top of the larger pallet)

4 angle brackets with 8 bolts and 16 screws

Ployethylene cushion

2 three-segment dividers

3 power supply boxes

2 J-box sides

1 lid

6 corro clips

Strapping

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