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This document describes the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform (CSP) and how to install it in your network. This section includes the following topics:
To use this installation guide, you must be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and experienced with electronic and electromechanical equipment.
This guide is organized as follows:
Provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform product family, information about getting started, an installation process flow chart, and front and rear panel descriptions. |
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Chapter 2, “Installing a Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform Without CIMC” |
Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform into a rack, cable and power on the appliance, connect to your network, and configure terminal server access to the CLI. |
Chapter 3, “Installing a Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform with CIMC” |
Describes the alternative installation process which also includes how to configure the CIMC software. |
Chapter 4, “Replacing a Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform” |
Describes how to replace a Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform. |
Describes how to install or replace a Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform power supply. |
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Identifies the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform status LEDs and describes their behavior. |
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Lists the physical, environmental, and power specifications for the appliance. |
This document uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and safety warnings.
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Warning Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, can cause physical injuries. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
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