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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
OL-25338-04
Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
Hardware I nstallat ion 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 of the
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
Switches”
Provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Cisco
Nexus 3000 Series Switches”
Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
Chapter 3, “Connecting to the
Network”
Describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches
to the Network.
Chapter 4, “Replacing
Components”
Describes how to replace the field replaceable units (FRUs) on
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack
Specifications”
Provides guidelines for selecting an enclosed cabinet or rack for
your Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch.
Appendix B, “Technical
Specifications”
Lists specifications for the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches and
components including modules, power supplies, and transceivers.
Appendix C, “Cable and
Connector Specifications”
Lists cable and port specifications for the Cisco Nexus 3000
Series switches.
Appendix D, “LED
Descriptions”
Describes the statuses indicated by the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
chassis and component LEDs.
Appendix D, “Site Planning and
Maintenance Records”
Provides site planning and maintenance records.