- Preface
- Overview
- Installing the Cisco Nexus Series Fabric Extender
- Connecting the Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
- Cabinet and Rack Installation
- Technical Specifications
- Cable and Port Specifications
- Troubleshooting Hardware Components
- LEDs
- Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Accessory Kit
- Site Planning and Maintenance Records
Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
This preface includes the following sections:
- Audience
- Organization
- Conventions
- Related Documentation
- Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Audience
To use this installation guide, you must be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “Overview” |
Provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. |
Chapter 2, “Installing a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender” |
Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, and how to install modules, power supplies, and fan assemblies. |
Chapter 3, “Connecting a Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender” |
Describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, including the modules. |
Appendix A, “ Cabinet and Rack Installation ” |
Provides guidelines for selecting an enclosed cabinet, and a procedure for installing a switch using the optional and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit. |
Appendix B, “Technical Sp ecifications ” |
Lists specifications for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders and components including modules, power supplies, and transceivers. |
Appendix C, “ Cable and Port Specifications ” |
Lists cable and port specifications for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. |
Appendix D, “Troubleshooting Hardware Components” |
Describes how to identify and resolve problems that might occur with the hardware components of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. |
Appendix E, “LEDs” |
Describes the conditions indicated by the chassis and module LEDs on the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. |
Appendix F, “Accessory Kit” |
Lists the accessory kit contents for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. |
Appendix G, “ Site Preparation and Maintenance Records ” |
Provides site preparation information for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders. |
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and safety warnings.
Notes and Cautions contain important information that you should be aware of.
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material that are not covered in the publication.
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, can cause physical injuries. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Related Documentation
Documentation for Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Documentation for Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-5000-series-switches/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Documentation for Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Switches is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-6000-series-switches/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Documentation for Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-7000-series-switches/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Documentation for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-9000-series-switches/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Documentation for Cisco NX-OS Software is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/ios-nx-os-software/nx-os-software/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, using the Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST), submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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