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Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Hardware Installation Guide
 
N5696-M4C 1-15
Ports 1-16
Power Supply 1-16
Fan Module 1-17
Transceivers 1-17
Cisco Nexus 56128P 1-17
Features 1-18
Expansion Modules 1-18
N56-M24UP2Q 1-19
Power Supply 1-19
Fan Modules 1-20
Transceivers 1-21
Cisco Nexus 5672UP 1-21
Features 1-21
Power Supply 1-22
Fan Modules 1-23
Transceivers 1-23
CHAPTER
 
2 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Switches 2-1
Preparing for Installation 2-2
Installation Options with Racks and Cabinets 2-2
Airflow Direction 2-2
Chassis Weight 2-2
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Required Equipment 2-4
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 2-4
Installing a Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Switch 2-5
Grounding the Switch 2-8
Proper Grounding Practices 2-8
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-9
Establishing the System Ground 2-11
Required Tools and Equipment 2-11
Grounding the Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Chassis 2-12
Starting the Switch 2-13
CHAPTER
 
3 Connecting the Switch 3-1
Preparing for Network Connections 3-2
Connecting to the Console Port 3-2