Preparing to Install the Switch
This section includes the following topics:
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You must set up one two- or four-post, 19-inch EIA rack or cabinet before you can install the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis. Make sure that you order the rack or cabinet and have it delivered before installing the chassis. |
Required Tools
Before you install the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis into a rack, make sure that you have the Cisco Nexus 7004 Accessory Kit (see the “Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch Accessory Kit” section on page C-1 for the contents list) and the following equipment, which are not provided by Cisco:
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Mechanical lift capable of lifting 150 pounds (68 kg)
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This lift is required only if moving or lifting a fully loaded chassis that weighs at least 120 pounds (54.4 kg). If you remove the power supplies, the chassis weighs 93 pounds (42.2 kg) or less and you can manually lift it with two persons. |
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Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver with torque capability
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3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
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Crimping tool
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Wire stripping tool
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Tape measure and level
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Grounding wire—Use a wire size that meets local and national installation requirements. Depending on the power supply and system, a 12 AWG to 6 AWG copper conductor is required for U.S. installations. We recommend that you use commercially available 6 AWG wire. The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities.
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For a list of tools required to assemble and secure the two- or four-post rack or cabinet, see the documentation that the manufacturer shipped with the rack or cabinet. |
Installing a Rack or Cabinet
Before you install the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis, you must install a standard two- or four-post, 19-inch EIA data center rack (or a cabinet that contains such a rack) that meets the requirements listed in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Site Preparation Guide. To maximize safety, you should do the following for the rack:
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Bolt the rack to the concrete subfloor before moving the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis onto it.
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Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 1048 |
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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 while working with them.
Be sure that the rack includes AC power receptacles with the amperage required for the power supplies that you will be installing in the chassis. For 3-kW power supplies, you must have 20-A circuits.
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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 Switch
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When you handle the Cisco Nexus 7004 chassis or its components, you must follow ESD protocol at all times to prevent ESD damage. This protocol includes but is not limited to wearing an ESD wrist strap that you connect to the earth ground. |
Before you install a new Cisco Nexus 7004 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.
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Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the Cisco Nexus 7004 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 7004 Switch.” |
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
Procedure
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Compare the shipment to the equipment list that is 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:
To see a list of what is in the accessory kit, see the “Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch Accessory Kit” section on page C-1 .
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Check the contents of each box or package for damage. |
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If you notice any discrepancies or damage, send the following information to your customer service representative by E-mail:
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