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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Index
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Preface
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Overview
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Installing a Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
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Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
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Installing Power Supply Units
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Connecting the Nexus 7000 System to the Network
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Managing system hardware
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Hardware Troubleshooting
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Removal and Installation Procedures
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Technical Specifications
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Cable and Port Specifications
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LED descriptions
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Repacking the Nexus 7000 Series System for Shipment
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Site Preparation and Maintenance Records
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Table Of Contents
Installation and Connection Guidelines
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch and includes the following sections:
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Installation and Connection Guidelines
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series systems are multiprotocol-capable, high-density, and high-performance switches that incorporate Ethernet/IP, virtualization, Layer 4 to Layer 7 services, and low-latency interconnect (LLI) technologies. The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series models are described in the following subsections:
Cisco Nexus 7010 System
The Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis has 10 slots that allow for two supervisor modules and up to eight I/O modules. The chassis also holds up to five fabric modules, two system fan trays, two fabric fan trays, up to three power supply units, and a cable management system. The chassis also has a mounting bracket and four positioning handles (two on each side) that you use to install the chassis after you position it on a rack. Optionally, you can include an air filter and mid-frame doors.
Figure 1-1 identifies the standard features on the front and sides of the Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis, Figure 1-2 identifies the optional features on the front side of the chassis, and Figure 1-3 identifies the standard features on the rear of the chassis.
Figure 1-1 Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
Figure 1-2 Optional Hardware Features on the Front Side of the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
Figure 1-3 Standard Hardware Features on the Back of the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
Note
You must install the Cisco Nexus 7010 system chassis in a four-post 19-inch EIA rack that meets the following specifications:
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If you install one chassis, install it at the lowest possible RU on the rack for stability, as shown in Figure 1-4. If you install two chassis in the same rack, install the bottom chassis first and then install the other chassis on top as shown in Figure 1-5.
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Figure 1-4 One Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis Installed in a Four-Post Rack
Figure 1-5 Two Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis Installed in a Four-Post Rack
Cisco Nexus 7018 System
The Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis has 18 slots that allow for two supervisor modules and up to 16 I/O modules. The chassis also holds up to five fabric modules, two fan trays, up to four power supply units, and a cable management system. The chassis also has a mounting bracket and four positioning handles (two on each side) that you use to install the chassis after you position it on a rack. Optionally, you can include a front door to protect the I/O cable connections.
Figure 1-6 identifies the standard features on the front and sides of the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis, Figure 1-7 identifies the components of the cable management system, Figure 1-8 identifies the optional feature on the front side of the chassis, and Figure 1-9 identifies the standard features on the rear of the chassis.
Figure 1-6 Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
Figure 1-7 Cable Management System for the 7018 Chassis
System status LEDs (these LEDs show the system status displayed by the chassis LEDs)
Top hood
Upper cable management assemblies
Lower cable management assemblies
Figure 1-8 Optional Front Door for the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
Figure 1-9 Standard Hardware Features on the Back of the Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
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You must install the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis in a four-post 19-inch EIA rack that meets the following specifications:
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Install the Cisco Nexus 7018 chassis at the lowest possible RU on the rack for stability, as shown in Figure 1-10. If there is another device in the rack, install the heaviest one at the bottom.
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Figure 1-10 Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis Installed in a Four-Post Rack
Preparing the Site
Warning
Before you can install a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system, you must prepare the site for the installation. You must make sure that the altitude, temperature, humidity, air quality, airflow, electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, floor structure, power, and earth grounding of the installation site all meet the requirements of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system that you are installing. In addition, you must set up a rack or cabinet that can hold one or two chassis. To see the general requirements for this system, see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." To see detailed information about preparing the data center for the installation, see the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Site Preparation Guide.
Safety Guidelines
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The prerequisites listed for any procedure are required conditions that you must verify before you start that procedure. If the prerequisites have not been met, you must satisfy those requirements before carrying out the procedure.
Safety warnings appear in this publication wherever procedures present conditions that could endanger you or others installing this system. Adhering to these warnings and following their recommended actions are required actions for these procedures. For regulatory compliance and safety information on these warnings, see the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document.
Installation and Connection Guidelines
After you fully prepare the site as specified in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Site Preparation Guide, install a four-post 19-inch EIA rack, and attach two bottom-support rails, you can begin installing the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system. To install the system, you must load the chassis onto a mechanical lift, use the mechanical lift to position and elevate the chassis at its bottom-support rails on a rack or cabinet, push the chassis onto the rack or cabinet, and then secure the chassis to the rack or cabinet. With the chassis in place, you can install the power supply units and accessories and then connect the switch to the console and network. For detailed instructions on installing a Cisco Nexus 7010 switch, see the following chapters:
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For detailed instructions on connecting the switch to the console and network, see Chapter 5, "Connecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch to the Network."
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Managing the System Hardware
After the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system is installed and operating, you can use the Cisco NX-OS operating system to manage the system hardware. These management functions include displaying system and module information, setting the power supply modes, and managing module functions. For more information about these functions, see Chapter 6, "Managing the Switch Hardware."
Replacing Components
While the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system is operational, you can replace any I/O module or any one of the following components if they are redundant:
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For detailed information on replacing these components, see Chapter 8, "Replacement Procedures."
