Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform Hardware Installation Guide

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before setting up for replacement of a Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform, you must know or do the following:

• The software versions running on the functioning Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform and the replacement Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform must match. The replacement Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform ships with the latest software version installed.

– If you want to downgrade the software version on the replacement Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform, use the reinstall procedure in the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Software Installation and Upgrade Guide .

– If you want to upgrade the software on one of the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platforms, use the upgrade procedure in the Cisco Nexus Virtual Services Appliance Software Installation and Upgrade Guide .

• If you want to remove one of a redundant pair, uncable all redundant connections to upstream.
• If you want to install the replacement Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform, recable all connections to upstream to match the functional Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform.

Figure 4-1 Flow Chart: Replacing a Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform

Required Tools and Equipment

Before you repack the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform chassis into its original shipping materials, make sure that you have the following tools and equipment:

• Mechanical lift capable of lifting 500 pounds (227 kg)
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver with torque capability
• Needle-nose pliers
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap or other grounding equipment such as a grounded mat.
• Original shipping container and packing materials

Procedure to Repack the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform

To repack the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform, follow these steps:

Step 1 Compare the equipment to the list provided by your customer service representative. Verify that you have all the items.

Step 2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following information ready:

• Invoice number of shipper (see the packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation

Step 3 To make the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform lighter and easier to move, remove its power supply units, and its external components before you move it. Pack each of these components separately.

Step 4 Remove the Cisco Nexus Cloud Services Platform from the rack.

a. Disconnect all cables from the server. You can leave the cables routed through the CMA.

b. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews that secure the front of the server to each rack post.

c. Pull the server out of the front of the rack until the slide rails stop against the internal lock.

d. Press the removal release clip on each slide rail, and then continue pulling the server out evenly until it clears the slide rails.

Tip You do not have to remove the server from the rack if you can slide it forward enough to remove the top cover and safely view and access the internal components. Always disconnect all power cords before removing the top cover.

Step 5 Replace the server in its cardboard container using the original packaging material.