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Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix 1 Rack Installation
Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Switch in a Rack
Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Switch in a Rack
This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9250i switch in a nonthreaded rack. It
includes the following information:
• Rack-Mounting Guidelines, page 1-6
• Before Installing the Shelf Brackets, page 1-6
• Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Shelf Bracket Kit into a Rack, page 1-7
• Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets, page 1-8
Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Before rack-mounting the chassis, ensure that the rack meets the following requirements:
• The specifications listed in the “Rack Requirements” section on page 1-1.
• The depth of the rack between the front-mounting and rear-mounting rails is fixed at 18 inches
(45.7 cm).
• The rack-mounting rails are nonthreaded.
• The airflow and cooling are adequate and there is sufficient clearance around the air vents on the
Cisco MDS 9250i switch, as described in Appendix B, “Technical Specifications.”
• The rack has sufficient vertical clearance for the chassis and any desired clearance for the
installation process.
Before Installing the Shelf Brackets
Before installing the shelf brackets, check the contents of your kit. Table 1-3 lists the contents of the
optional shelf bracket kit.
Required Equipment
You need the following equipment for this installation:
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure and level (to ensure shelf brackets are level)
Table 1-3 Contents of Cisco MDS 9250i Shelf Bracket Kit
Quantity Part Description
2 Shelf brackets
16 1/4-20 x 3/4 in. Phillips pan-head screws with lock washers
12 10-32 x 1/3 in. Phillips pan-head screws with lock washers
12 10-32 clip nuts
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