CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
Preface 1
Preface 1
Audience 1
Document Conventions 1
Related Documentation 2
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request 2
CHAPTER 2
Product Overview 5
Fan Modules 7
Power Supplies 9
Linecard Expansion Module 10
Switch LEDs 12
Supported SFP+ Transceivers 16
CHAPTER 3
Cabinet and Rack Installation 17
Cabinet and Rack Requirements 17
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 17
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 18
Reference Perforated Cabinet 18
Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets 18
CHAPTER 4
Installing the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch 21
Preinstallation 21
Installation Options 22
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket 22
Shelf Installation Guidelines 22
Before Installing the Shelf Brackets 22
Required Equipment 23
Cisco MDS 9132T Fibre Channel Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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