Starting the Switch, page 11 Safety Before you install, operate, or service the switch, see the Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information for the Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series for important Safety Information. Warning Statement 1071—Warning Definition IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in Switch Power Input Requirements. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures. Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have received all items, including the following: • Additional kits (includes the Accessory Kit). See the Additional Kits appendix for detailed information. Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
• Make sure that the switch rack-mount kit includes the following parts: ◦ Front rack-mount brackets (2) ◦ Rear rack-mount brackets (2) ◦ Slider rails (2) ◦ M4 x 0.7 x 8-mm Phillips countersink screws (12) Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
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Front rack-mount bracket aligned to the module end the chassis of the chassis Four M4 screws used to attach the bracket to the Four M4 screws used to attach the bracket to the chassis chassis Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
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(see the following figure). Tighten 12-24 screws to 30 in-lb (3.39 N·m) of torque and tighten 10-32 screws to 20 in-lb (2.26 N·m) of torque. Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
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Holding the switch with both hands, position the two rear rack-mount brackets on the switch between the rack or cabinet posts that do not have slider rails attached to them (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
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Holding the chassis level, insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on the rack type) in each of the two front rack-mount brackets (using a total of four screws) and into the cage nuts or threaded holes in the vertical rack-mounting rails (see the following figure). Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
You can alternatively ground the chassis (this is required if the rack is not grounded) by attaching a customer-supplied grounding cable to the chassis grounding pad and the facility ground. Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
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2 M4 screws used to secure the grounding lug to the chassis Grounding cable, with 0.75 in. (19 mm) of insulation stripped from one end, inserted into the grounding lug and crimped in place Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
Make sure that the connector clicks when fully pushed into the receptacle. b) Connect the other end of the power cable to a power source. Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX ACI Mode Hardware Installation Guide...
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A setup utility automatically launches the first time that you access the switch and guides you through the basic configuration. For instructions on how to configure the switch and check module connectivity, see the appropriate Cisco Nexus 9000 Series configuration guide.