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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series
Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
Audience
To use this installation guide, you must be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and
preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter and Title Description
Chapter 1, “Overview” Provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform switches
and the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform switches.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Cisco
Nexus 5000 Series Switches”
Describes how to install the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform switches
and the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform switches, and how to install
modules, power supplies, and fan assemblies.
Chapter 4, “Connecting the
Switch”
Describes how to connect the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches
to the Internet
Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack
Installation”
Provides guidelines for selecting an enclosed cabinet, the
procedure for installing a switch using the optional and EIA Shelf
Bracket Kit.
Appendix B, “Technical
Specifications”
Lists specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform switches
and the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform switches and components
including modules, power supplies, and transceivers.
Appendix C, “Cable and Port
Specifications”
Lists cable and port specifications for the Cisco Nexus 5500
Platform switches and the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform switches.
Appendix D, “Site Planning and
Maintenance Records”
Provides site planning and maintenance records.
Appendix E, “Troubleshooting
Hardware Components”
Provides installation troubleshooting information for the Cisco
Nexus 5500 Platform switches and the Cisco Nexus 5000
Platform switches.