Cisco Nexus 3000 series Installing

Installing the Switch Chassis
• Safety, on page 1
• Installation Guidelines, on page 2
• Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch, on page 2
• Attaching L-Brackets to the Chassis, on page 3
• Attaching Magnet to the Chassis, on page 4
• Grounding the Chassis, on page 5
• Starting the Switch, on page 6
Safety
Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for
the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series for important Safety Information.
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Statement 1017—Restricted Area
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed by
skilled, instructed or qualified personnel.
Warning
Installing the Switch Chassis
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Cisco Nexus 3000 series Specifications

General

Category	Switch
Latency	Sub-microsecond
Typical Power Consumption	Varies by model
Layer	L2/L3
Management	CLI, SNMP
Port Density	Varies by model
Forwarding Capacity	Up to 2.4 Bpps