Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Hardware Installation Guide

Before Installing the Shelf Brackets 18
Preinstallation Guidelines 20
Airflow Considerations 20
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 20
Installation Guidelines 20
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 21
NEBS Compliance 22
Installing the Switch 23
Installing the Switch in a 4-Post Rack 23
Installing the Switch into a 2-Post Rack 27
Grounding the Switch 30
Installing and Removing Components 31
Installing the ESD Grounding Strap 31
Installing and Removing Power Supply Units 33
Installing Power Supply Units 33
Removing Power Supply Units 34
Installing and Removing Fan Modules 34
Installing a Fan Module 35
Removing a Fan Module 35
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Switch 37
CHAPTER 5
Preparing for Network Connections 37
Connecting the Console Port 38
Connecting the Console Port to a PC 38
Connecting a Modem to a Console Port 39
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Connecting the Management Ports 39
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port 40
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers 40
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver 40
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver 41
Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers 42
Installing an SFP Transceiver 42
Removing an SFP Transceiver 42
Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Contents

Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MDS 9148V-K9
Category	Switch
Language	English