Cisco Nexus 3000 series User Manual

Installing the Chassis
• Safety, on page 1
• Preparing to Install the Chassis, on page 4
• Unpacking and Inspecting the Chassis, on page 6
• Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack, on page 7
• Grounding the Chassis, on page 12
• Starting the Switch, on page 14
Safety
Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for
the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series for important Safety Information.
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Read the installation instructions before using, installing, or
connecting the system to the power source. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning
statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Statement 1089—Instructed and Skilled Person Definitions
An instructed person is someone who has been instructed and trained by a skilled person and takes the necessary
precautions when working with equipment.
A skilled person or qualified personnel is someone who has training or experience in the equipment technology
and understands potential hazards when working with equipment.
Warning
Installing the Chassis
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Cisco Nexus 3000 series Specifications

General

Category	Switch
Latency	Sub-microsecond
Typical Power Consumption	Varies by model
Layer	L2/L3
Management	CLI, SNMP
Port Density	Varies by model
Forwarding Capacity	Up to 2.4 Bpps

Summary

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Critical safety directives to be followed before working on any equipment.

Instructed and Skilled Person Definitions

Definitions for 'instructed person' and 'skilled person' regarding equipment safety.

Preparing to Install the Chassis

Equipment Grounding and Clearance

Guidelines for proper grounding and maintaining adequate airflow around equipment.

Lifting and Rack-Mounting Precautions

Safety measures for lifting the chassis and securing it within a rack.

Overheating Prevention

Instructions to avoid operating the unit in environments exceeding recommended temperature limits.

Unpacking and Inspecting the Chassis

Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack

Rack Installation Warnings

Important warnings related to equipment installation, personnel, and chassis lifting.

Grounding the Chassis

Grounding Procedures and Warnings

Instructions for grounding the chassis, including connection methods and safety statements.

Starting the Switch

Powering Up and LED Verification

Steps for powering on the switch and verifying the status of power and fan LEDs.