- Preface
- Overview
- Installing a Cisco Nexus 7004 Switch
- Installing a Cisco Nexus 7009 Chassis
- Installing a Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
- Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis
- Installing Power Supply Units
- Connecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch to the Network
- Managing system hardware
- Troubleshooting
- Replacement Procedures
- Technical Specifications
- Transceiver and Module Connectors
- Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Accessory Kit Contents
- Chassis and Module LEDs
- Repacking the Nexus 7000 Series Switch for Shipment
- Site Preparation and Maintenance Records
Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
This preface includes the following sections:
- Audience
- Organization
- Document Conventions
- Related Documentation
- Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Audience
This guide is for experienced network system administrators who configure and maintain Cisco Nexus 7004, 7009, 7010, and 7018 switches.
Organization
This document describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 7004, 7009, 7010, and 7018 switches. For information about installing the Cisco Nexus 7706, 7710, or 7718 switches, see the individual hardware installation guide for each product.
This document is organized as follows:
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Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 7004 hardware components. |
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Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 7009 hardware components. |
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Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 7010 hardware components. |
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Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 7018 hardware components. |
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Describes how to install the power supply units in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches. |
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Chapter 7, “Connecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch to the Network” |
Describes how to connect a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch to AC power and the network. |
Describes how to manage the hardware for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch. |
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Describes how to troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series hardware. |
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Describes how to replace Cisco Nexus 7000 Series components during system operations. |
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Provides system and site requirements that you should use for planning the installation of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch. |
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Provides the specifications for the connection devices used to connect the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch to the Internet. |
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Describes the switch and module LEDs that indicate system conditions. |
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Appendix E, “Repacking the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch for Shipment” |
Explains how you should repack the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch in case you need to ship it. |
Provides contact information and a table for recording site records. |
Document Conventions
Command descriptions use these conventions:
Screen examples use these conventions:
This document uses the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.


Related Documentation
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series documentation includes the following documents:
Hardware Documents
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Site Preparation Guide
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Cisco Nexus 7710 Site Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Nexus 7718 Site Preparation and Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Connectivity Management Processor Configuration Guide
Software Documents
The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches ship with the Cisco NX-OS software. You can find software documentation for the Cisco NX-OS software at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9402/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
The Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) supports the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series. You can find documentation for DCNM at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9369/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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