Cisco Nexus 3000 series - Preparing to Install the Chassis; Equipment Grounding and Clearance; Lifting and Rack-Mounting Precautions; Overheating Prevention

Statement 1252—Equipment Grounding
This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord, plug, or combination
must be connected to a properly grounded electrode, outlet, or terminal.
Warning
Statement 1076—Clearance Around the Ventilation Openings
To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least 30cm.
Warning
Statement 1032—Lifting the Chassis
To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles
on modules, such as power supplies, fans, or cards. These types of handles are not designed to support the
weight of the unit.
Warning
Statement 164—Lifting Requirement
2 people are required to lift the heavy parts of the product. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift
with your legs, not your back.
Warning
Statement 1006—Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to
ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
unit in the rack.
Warning
Statement 1047—Overheating Prevention
To reduce the risk of fire or bodily injury, do not operate the unit in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 40°C
Warning
Preparing to Install the Chassis
Before you can install the switch, you must verify the following:
Installing the Chassis
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Installing the Chassis
Preparing to Install the Chassis