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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Installing the Switch

Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

Caution When handling switch components, wear a grounded ESD strap and handle modules by their handles and
carrier edges only. To ground the ESD strap, make sure that it is attached an earth ground or a grounded
chassis (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:
• Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation
Step 3 Check to be sure that all of the power supplies and the fan tray have the expected direction of airflow.
Forward airflow modules do not have a black stripe, and reverse airflow modules do have a black stripe.
The airflow direction must be the same for all modules.
Installing the Switch
This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit to install the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch into
a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack
Specifications.”
Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.