Cisco MDS 9000 Series Rack Installation

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Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix 1 Rack Installation
Installing the Switch on the Brackets
Step 4 Attach the crossbar to the shelf brackets as shown in Figure 1-1, using the 10-32 screws.
Step 5 Insert the slider rails into the shelf brackets as shown in Figure 1-1. Attach them to the rear
rack-mounting rails using a minimum of four 12-24 or 10-24 screws.
Installing the Switch on the Brackets
This section provides information on how to install the switch on the rack-mount support brackets and
on the shelf brackets and includes the following subsections:
• Installing the Switch on the Rack-Mount Support Brackets, page 1-5
• Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets, page 1-8
Installing the Switch on the Rack-Mount Support Brackets
This section provides general instructions for installing the switch on top of the rack-mount support
brackets. For detailed installation instructions, see the “Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Switch Chassis
in a Rack” section on page 1-5.
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Note Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information.
To install the switch on top of the rack-mount support brackets, follow these steps:
Step 1 Verify that the rack-mount support brackets are level and securely attached to the rack-mounting rails,
the support rack-mount support brace is securely attached to the brackets, and the rack is stabilized.
Step 2 Slide a mechanical lift under the switch and lift the switch up onto the rack-mount support brackets,
ensuring it is squarely positioned.
Step 3 Attach the switch to the rack-mounting rails. See the “Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Switch Chassis
in a Rack” section on page 1-5.
Caution We recommend grounding the chassis, even if the rack is already grounded. There is a
grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug.

Cisco MDS 9000 Series Specifications

General

Category	Switch
Operating System	Cisco NX-OS
Ports	Varies by model
Protocols	Fibre Channel (FC), Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP), iSCSI
Redundancy	Redundant supervisors, power supplies, and fans
Management	Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), CLI, SNMP
Virtualization Support	VSANs (Virtual SANs)
Security Features	Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP)
Hot Swappable Components	power supplies, fans
Power Supply Options	AC and DC options available