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Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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, page vii
• Organization, page vii
• Conventions, page viii
• Related Documentation, page xiv
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page xv
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:
Chapter and Title Description
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
Specifications”
Lists specifications for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric
Extenders and components including modules, power supplies,
and transceivers.