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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
OL-25338-04
Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series 
Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
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 of the 
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series 
Switches”
Provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Cisco 
Nexus 3000 Series Switches”
Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
Chapter 3, “Connecting to the 
Network”
Describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches 
to the Network.
Chapter 4, “Replacing 
Components”
Describes how to replace the field replaceable units (FRUs) on 
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack 
Specifications”
Provides guidelines for selecting an enclosed cabinet or rack for 
your Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switch.
Appendix B, “Technical 
Specifications”
Lists specifications for the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches and 
components including modules, power supplies, and transceivers. 
Appendix C, “Cable and 
Connector Specifications”
Lists cable and port specifications for the Cisco Nexus 3000 
Series switches.
Appendix D, “LED 
Descriptions”
Describes the statuses indicated by the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series 
chassis and component LEDs.
Appendix D, “Site Planning and 
Maintenance Records”
Provides site planning and maintenance records.