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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware
Installation and Reference Guide
December 19, 2008
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Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFO
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Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com CONTENTS Preface ix Audience ix Organization ix Document Conventions x Related Documentation xvi Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xvii xvii CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1 Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 1-1 Cisco Nexus 7010 System 1-1 Cisco Nexus 7018 System 1-6 Preparing the Site 1-12 Safety Guidelines 1-13 Installation and Connection Guidelines 1-13 Managing the System Hardw
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Contents Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Required Tools and Equipment 2-12 Connecting the System Ground 2-12 Connecting Your ESD Strap to the Chassis 2-14 Installing and Formatting CompactFlash Cards 2-16 CHAPTER 3 Installing a Cisco Nexus 7018 Chassis 3-1 Preparing to Install the Device 3-1 Required Tools 3-1 Installing a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet 3-2 Unpacking and Inspecting a New Chassis 3-3 Installing the Bottom-Support Rails on the
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Contents Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Connecting to the Console 5-2 Creating an Initial Device Configuration 5-3 Setting Up the Management Interface 5-4 Connecting the Supervisor CMP Port 5-5 Connecting an I/O Module 5-5 Connecting or Disconnecting a 1000Base-T Port 5-6 Connecting a 1000Base-T Port to the Network 5-6 Disconnecting a 1000Base-T Port From the Network 5-6 Connecting or Disconnecting an SFP or SFP+ Port 5-6 Installing a
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Contents Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Power Cycling Modules 6-22 Saving the Module Configuration 6-22 Purging the Module Configuration 6-23 Powering Off I/O Modules 6-23 Information About Fan Trays 6-24 EPLD Configuration 6-25 System Requirements 6-25 Supported Device Hardware 6-26 Supported Device Operating Systems 6-26 Updated EPLDs 6-26 Installation Guidelines 6-28 Downloading the EPLD Images 6-28 Preparing the EPLD Im
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Contents Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Replacing a Supervisor Module 8-4 Required Tools 8-4 Replacing One of Two Supervisor Modules During System Operations 8-4 Replacing a Supervisor Module in a Single-Supervisor System 8-7 Replacing an I/O Module 8-8 Required Tools 8-8 Replacing an I/O Module 8-9 Replacing a Fabric Module During System Operations 8-11 Required Tools 8-11 Replacing a Fabric Module 8-11 Replacing a Cisco Nexus 701
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Contents Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com APPENDIX C Chassis and Module LEDs C-1 APPENDIX D Repacking the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Device for Shipment D-1 Disconnecting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series System D-1 Powering Down the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series System D-1 Disconnecting the System from the Console D-1 Disconnecting the System from the Network D-2 Repacking the System Components D-2 Prerequisites for Repacking the System D-2 Required Tools
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Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com 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, page ix � Organization, page ix � Document Conventions, page x � Related Documentation, page xvi � Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Chapter Description Chapter 6, “Managing the Device Hardware” Describes how to manage the hardware for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series device. Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting” Describes how to troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series hardware. Chapter 8, “Removal and Installation Procedures” Describes how to replace Cisco Nexus 7000 Series components during system operations. Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” Provides system and sit
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com This document uses the following conventions: Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Varning! VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna an
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Aviso INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segur
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide OL-18634-01 xv
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Related Documentation Cisco Nexus 7000 Series documentation is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9402/tsd_products_support_series_home.html The documentation set for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series includes the following documents: Release Notes Cisco NX-OS Release Notes, Release 4.0 Cisco Nexus 7000 Series FPGA/EPLD Upgrade Release Notes, Release 4.0 Hardware Documents Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Site Pr
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com 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 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
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Preface Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide xviii OL-18634-01
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Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com CH A P T E R 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series device and includes the following sections: � Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, page 1-1 � Preparing the Site, page 1-12 � Safety Guidelines, page 1-13 � Installation and Connection Guidelines, page 1-13 � Replacing Components, page 1-14 Cisco Nexus 7000 Series The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series systems are multiprotocol-capable, high-density, and high-performanc
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Chapter 1 Overview Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Send document comments to nexus7k-docfeedback@cisco.com Figure 1-1 Standard Hardware Features on the Front and Sides of the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis 4 5 2 3 5 1 6 7 8 1 Door for the cable management area 2 System status LEDs 3 Cable management area (upper routing 4 Rack mount bracket (2)—one on each side portion can be removed if necessary) 5 Handles used to reposition the chassis (do not 6 I/O modules (1 to 8) in slots 1 to 4 and 7 to lift the ch
