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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
This chapter includes the f ollowing sections:
• Preparing for Install ation, page 2-2
• Installing the Switch, page 2-5
• Grounding the Switch, page 2-10
• Starting the Switch, page 2-1 7
Note Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the Regulatory Complian ce and Safety Inform ation
for the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series, Cisco Nexus 3000 Series, and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series for important
safety information.
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Warning
Only trained and to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Note Each new switch requires a license. For information on licensin g, see the Cisco NX-OS Licensing Guide.