Cisco MDS 9700 Series

Site Preparation Checklist
Planning the location and layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful switch
operation, ventilation, and accessibility.
Consider heat dissipation when sizing the air-conditioning requirements for an installation. See Table 6-1 for
the environmental requirements. See the“Environmental and Power Requirements for Cisco 16-Gbps Fibre
Channel SFP+ Transceivers” section, the “Maximum Environmental and Electrical Ratings for Cisco Fibre
Channel SFP+ Transceivers” section for power and heat ratings.
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Site Planning and Maintenance Records
Site Preparation Checklist