Starting The Switch - Cisco 5000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform or 5000 Series Switch
Remove the adhesive label from the grounding pad on the chassis.
Step 4
Place the grounding lug against the grounding pad so that there is solid metal-to-metal contact, and insert
Step 5
the two M4 screws with washers through the holes in the grounding lug and into the grounding pad.
Ensure that the lug and cable do not interfere with other equipment.
Step 6
Prepare the other end of the grounding cable and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your
Step 7
site to ensure adequate earth ground.
site to ensure adequate earth ground.
Step 8

Starting the Switch

This section provides instructions for powering up the Cisco Nexus 5548P switch or the Cisco Nexus
5000 Series switch and verifying component installation.
Do not connect the Ethernet port to the LAN until the initial switch configuration has been performed.
Note
For instructions on configuring the switch, see the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series CLI Configuration Guide.
For instructions on connecting to the console port, see the
page
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
Warning
disconnected last. 
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To power up the switch and verify hardware operation, follow these steps:
Verify that empty power supply slots have filler panels installed, the faceplates of all modules are flush
Step 1
with the front of the chassis, and the captive screws of the power supplies, fan module, and all expansion
modules are tight.
Verify that the power supply and the fan modules are installed.
Step 2
Note
Ensure that the switch is adequately grounded as described in the
Step 3
page
(see the
Connect the power cable to an AC power source. The switch should power on as soon as you connect
Step 4
the power cable.
Listen for the fans; they should begin operating when the power cable is plugged in.
Step 5
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Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional
jumper power cord to connect the switch to your outlet receptacle. See the
section on page C-12.
3-13, and that the power cables are connected to outlets that have the required AC power voltages
"Power Specifications" section on page
"Connecting to the Console Port" section on
"Grounding the System" section on
B-3).
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