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Cisco Nexus 7710 Switch Site Preparation and Hardware Installation
Guide
First Published: 2013-08-27
Last Modified: 2014-06-10
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 527-0883
Text Part Number: OL-30452-01.

Table of Contents

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Cisco Nexus 7710 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNexus 7710
Product SeriesNexus 7000 Series
Number of Slots10
Operating SystemCisco NX-OS
PortsUp to 384 10G, 96 40G, or 24 100G ports
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
CoolingRedundant fans
WeightApprox. 300 lbs (fully loaded)
Form FactorChassis-based

Summary

Preface

Audience

Describes the intended audience for the document.

Document Conventions

Explains the conventions used in the document for formatting and notation.

Documentation Feedback

Provides information on how to submit feedback on the document.

Communications, Services, and Additional Information

Details how to get information and support from Cisco.

CHAPTER 1 Overview

Overview of the Cisco Nexus 7710 Switch Installation Features

Provides a high-level overview of the Cisco Nexus 7710 switch installation.

CHAPTER 2 Preparing the Site

Humidity Requirements

Details environmental requirements for humidity.

Altitude Requirements

Specifies altitude limitations for switch operation.

Dust and Particulate Requirements

Outlines requirements for a clean operating environment.

Minimizing Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference

Provides guidelines to reduce EMI and RFI.

Shock and Vibration Requirements

Describes shock and vibration testing standards.

Grounding Requirements

Explains the grounding procedures for the switch.

Planning for Power Requirements

Guides on planning power needs for the switch.

Rack and Cabinet Requirements

Specifies requirements for installing racks and cabinets.

Clearance Requirements

Details necessary clearances around the chassis for airflow and access.

CHAPTER 3 Installing the Chassis

Installing a Rack or Cabinet

Instructions for installing the data center rack or cabinet.

Unpacking and Inspecting a New Switch

Steps for unpacking and checking the switch for damage.

Installing the Bottom-Support Rails

Procedure for installing bottom-support rails for chassis stability.

Installing a Chassis on a Rack or Cabinet

Steps for physically mounting the chassis in the rack.

Grounding a Switch Chassis

Details on grounding the switch chassis and power supplies.

Grounding the Front ID Door

Instructions for bonding the front ID door for grounding.

Installing Cable Management Frames on a Chassis

Guide to attaching cable management frames to the chassis.

Attaching the Front Door to the Chassis

Steps for installing the optional front door.

Installing Air Filters

Procedure for installing optional air filters.

CHAPTER 4 Connecting to the Network

Guidelines for Connecting Ports

Provides guidelines for connecting ports and transceivers.

Connecting a Console to the Switch

Instructions for establishing a console connection for management.

Connecting the Management Interface

Details on connecting the management Ethernet port.

Creating the Initial Switch Configuration

Steps for performing the initial switch configuration.

Connecting Interface Ports to the Network

Guide to connecting I/O module interface ports to the network.

CHAPTER 5 Managing the Switch

Displaying Hardware Information

Shows how to display installed hardware and module details.

Displaying Environmental Information

Provides information on switch environment and temperature.

Managing Modules

Covers connecting, saving, reloading, purging, and managing modules.

Managing the Switch

Details on rebooting the switch and related operations.

Module Overviews

Provides overviews of Supervisor, I/O, and Fabric modules.

Power Management

Covers power modes, redundancy, configuration, and power availability.

Fan Tray Management

Includes fan tray overview and status display.

CHAPTER 6 Installing or Replacing Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies

Using an ESD Wrist Strap to Prevent ESD Damage

Explains ESD prevention procedures before handling modules.

Supervisor Module Management

Covers installing, replacing, and migrating supervisor modules.

I/O Module Management

Details on installing and replacing I/O modules.

Fan Tray Management

Covers replacing fan trays and migrating fan tray types.

Fabric Module Management

Includes installing, replacing, and downgrading fabric modules.

Power Supply Management

Covers installing, replacing, and connecting power supplies.

APPENDIX A Switch Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Details environmental operating parameters like temperature and humidity.

Switch Dimensions and Power Requirements

Provides physical dimensions and basic power requirements.

Power Availability Tables

Lists maximum power available for different power supplies and modes.

Component Weights and Quantities

Specifies weights and quantities for chassis and modules.

Transceiver Specifications

Details specifications for various transceiver types.

Power Cord Specifications

Lists specifications for AC, DC, and HVAC/HVDC power cords.

APPENDIX B LEDs

Chassis LEDs

Describes the status of chassis-level LEDs.

Supervisor Module LEDs

Explains the LEDs for supervisor modules.

I/O Module LEDs

Details the LEDs for I/O modules.

Fabric Module LEDs

Describes the LEDs for fabric modules.

Fan Tray LEDs

Explains the LEDs for fan trays.

Power Supply LEDs

Describes the LEDs for power supply units.

APPENDIX C Accessory Kits

Accessory Kit

Lists and illustrates the contents of the accessory kit.

APPENDIX D Site Preparation and Maintenance Records

Site Preparation Checklist

Lists planning activities for switch installation.

Contact and Site Information

Provides a worksheet for recording contact and site details.

Chassis and Module Information

Worksheets for recording chassis and module data.

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