Installation Guidelines 14
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 15
Installing the Switch 16
Grounding the Chassis 20
Starting the Switch 22
CHAPTER 4
Connecting the Switch to the ACI Fabric 25
ACI Fabric Topology 25
Preparing to Connect to Other Devices 26
Connecting Leaf Switches to APICs 27
Connecting Leaf Switches to Spine Switches 28
Setting Up an Optional Console Interface 31
Setting Up an Optional Management Connection 32
Maintaining Transceivers and Optical Cables 32
CHAPTER 5
Replacing Components 35
Replacing a Fan Module 35
Removing a Fan Module 36
Installing a Fan Module 36
Replacing a Power Supply Module 36
Replacing an AC Power Supply 37
Replacing a High Voltage (HVAC/HVDC) Power Supply 38
Replacing a DC Power Supply 39
APPENDIX A
Rack Specifications 43
Overview of Racks 43
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 43
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks 44
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 44
Cable Management Guidelines 44
APPENDIX B
System Specifications 45
Environmental Specifications 45
Switch Dimensions 45
Switch and Module Weights and Quantities 46
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