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Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch 2-5
Installing a Cisco Nexus 6000 switch 2-5
Grounding the Switch 2-7
Proper Grounding Practices 2-7
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-9
Establishing the System Ground 2-10
Required Tools and Equipment 2-11
Grounding the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Chassis 2-11
Starting the Switch 2-12
Installing A Reverse Airflow System for Norcal-96 2-14
Removing Fan Shutters 2-16
CHAPTER
3 Connecting the Switch 3-1
Preparing for Network Connections 3-2
Connecting to the Console Port 3-2
Connecting to the Ethernet Connector Port 3-3
Connecting to an Ethernet Port 3-3
Installing and Replacing Transceivers 3-3
Installing a Transceiver 3-3
Replacing a Transceiver 3-4
Installing Cables into Transceivers 3-5
Installing a Cable into an Transceiver 3-5
Replacing a Cable for a Transceiver 3-5
CHAPTER
4 Replacing Components 4-1
Replacing Expansion Modules 4-1
Removing an Expansion Module from a Cisco Nexus 6000 Platform Chassis 4-1
Installing an Expansion Module in a Cisco Nexus 6000 Platform Chassis 4-2
Replacing LEMs 4-2
Removing a LEM 4-2
Installing a LEM 4-3
Replacing Modules 4-3
Removing a Module 4-3
Installing a Module 4-3
Replacing or Installing Power Supplies 4-4
Removing a Power Supply 4-4
Installing a Power Supply 4-4
Wiring a DC Power Connector 4-5