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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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CONTENTS

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Preface ix
Audience ix
Organization ix
Conventions x
Related Documentation xvi
Release Notes xvi
Configuration Guides xvi
Maintain and Operate Guides xvi
Installation and Upgrade Guides xvi
Licensing Guide xvii
Command References xvii
Technical References xvii
Error and System Messages xvii
Troubleshooting Guide xvii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xvii
CHAPTER
1Overview 1-1
Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform Switches 1-1
Cisco Nexus 5596UP Switch 1-2
Features 1-2
Chassis 1-2
Expansion Modules 1-4
Ports 1-7
Power Supply 1-8
Fan Module 1-10
Transceivers 1-11
Cisco Nexus 5596T Switch 1-12
Features 1-13
Chassis 1-13
Expansion Modules 1-15
Ports 1-15
Power Supply 1-16
Fan Module 1-16