Cisco MDS 9700 Series User Manual

General Rack and Cabinet Requirements for Cisco MDS 9700 Series Directors 66
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the Cisco MDS 9718 Chassis 67
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the Cisco MDS 9710 Chassis 67
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the Cisco MDS 9706 Chassis 67
Clearance Requirements for Cisco MDS 9700 Series Directors 68
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 70
Before Installing the Rack-Mount Support Brackets 70
Installing and Removing the Brackets 71
Installing the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Shelf Bracket Kit into a Rack 71
Installing the Switch on the Brackets 72
Installing the Switch on the Rack-Mount Support Brackets 72
Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets 73
Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit 74
Installing the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switches 75
CHAPTER 4
Preparing for Installation 75
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 76
Required Equipments 77
Installation Guidelines 78
Attaching Bottom-Support Rails to a Two-Post Rack 79
Attaching Bottom-Support Rails to a Four-Post Rack 80
Installing the Cisco MDS 9706 Chassis in a Two-Post Rack 85
Installing the Cisco MDS 9710 and MDS 9718 Series Switch on a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet 90
Installing the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switch on a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet 92
System Grounding 99
Proper Grounding Practices 99
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 100
Establishing the System Ground 101
Required Tools and Equipment 102
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switches 105
CHAPTER 5
Connection Guidelines 105
Preparing for Network Connections 106
Connecting to the Console Port 106
Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Contents

Cisco MDS 9700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MDS 9700 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English