Preparing to Install the Switch
This section includes the following topics:
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You must have one four-post, 19-inch EIA rack or cabinet before you can install the Cisco Nexus 7018 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 7018 chassis into a rack, make sure that you have the following tools and equipment:
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Mechanical lift capable of lifting 700 pounds (318 kg)
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Depending on the number of modules installed in the switch, you can minimize the amount of weight that you need to move. To determine the full weight of the switch switch chassis that you are moving, see Table A-6 on page A-6 . |
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Number 1 Phillips-head torque screwdriver
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Although manual torque screwdrivers are recommended, the screwdriver used (whether manual or powered), must be able to be set for the torque settings specified in these instructions. |
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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 cable
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These tools and equipment do not ship with the chassis. |
Additional tools and equipment, such as an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap, that you will also need to install the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis, are included in the Cisco Nexus 7018 accessory kit.
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When you handle the Cisco Nexus 7018 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. |
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For a list of tools required to assemble and secure the four-post rack or cabinet, see the documentation that the manufacturer shipped with the rack or cabinet. |
Installing a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet
Before you install the switch, you must install a standard four-post, 19-inch EIA data center rack (or in 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 7018 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 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.
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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 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.
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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:
SUMMARY STEPS
- 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:
- Check the contents of each box or package for damage.
- If you notice any discrepancies or damage, send the following information to your customer service representative by e-mail:
DETAILED STEPS
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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:
The power supply units are shipped with the chassis but are boxed separately.
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.
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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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