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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Chapter 5 Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
Preparing to Install the Switch
• If the rack has bonded construction, connect it to the earth ground to enable you to easily ground the
system components that you install and to ground your ESD wrist strap. This step minimizes the
chance of electrostatic discharge when you handle ungrounded components before you install them.
Be sure that the rack includes AC power receptacles with the amperage required for the power supply
units that you will be installing in the chassis. If you are installing 6-kW power supply units, you must
have 20-A circuits. If you are installing 7.5-kW power supply units, you must have 30-A circuits.
Warning
Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded.
Statement 1018
For instructions on setting up the rack, see the documentation that the manufacturer shipped with the
rack.
Unpacking and Inspecting a New Chassis
Before you install a new Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis, you need to unpack and inspect it to be sure that you
have all the items that you ordered and verify that the switch was not damaged during shipment. If
anything is damaged or missing, contact your customer representative immediately.
Tip Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the Cisco Nexus 7018 system. Flatten the
shipping cartons and store them with the pallet used for the system. If you need to move or ship the
system in the future, you will need these containers. For repacking instructions, see Appendix E,
“Repacking the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch for Shipment.”
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 of the ordered items. The shipment should include boxes for the following:
• System chassis, which includes the following installed components:
–
2 supervisor modules
–
1 to 16 I/O modules
–
3 to 5 fabric modules
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2 fan trays
• 2 to 4 power supply units
The power supply units are shipped with the chassis but are boxed separately.
• Cisco Nexus 7018 system accessory kit
To see a list of what is in the accessory kit, see the Cisco Nexus 7018 System Accessory Kit Contents
document, which is included in the kit.
• Front door (optional)
Step 2 Check the contents of each box or package for damage.
Step 3 If you notice any discrepancies or damage, send the following information to your customer service
representative by e-mail:
• Invoice number of the shipper (see the packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the missing or damaged unit
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