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AppendixB Technical Specifications
Switch Specifications
B-2
Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Table B -2 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch.
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing)
nonoperating and storage 5 to 95%
Altitude, operating -197 to 6500 ft (-60 to 2000 m)
Noise levels 70 dB
TableB-1 Environmental Specifications for the CiscoMDS 9216 Switch
Description Specification
TableB-2 Physical Specifications for the CiscoMDS 9216 Switch
Description Specification
Dimensions
(HxWxD) 5.25 x 17.5 x 22.75 inches (13.3 x 44.5 x 57.8 cm)
Chassis requires 3 RU1.
Chassis depth including cable guide is 27.75 in. (70.3 cm).
1. RU = rack unit; 1 RU = 1.75 inches (4.45 cm)
Weight Chassis only: 31 lb. (14.1 kg).
Chassis fully configured with one supervisor module, one
switching module, fan module, and two power supplies: 65 lb.
(29.25 kg)
Power supply 845 WattAC input for each power supply
Airflow 300LFM (linear feet per minute) through system fan module, or
80 CFM (cubic feet per minute) per supervisor, switching, or
services module. Total of 160 CFM if slot 2 is filled.
Spacing requirements:
•If installed in a cabinet, a minimum of 2.5 inches (6.4cm) is
required between the chassis air vents and the cabinet walls.
•If installed in an open rack (no side panels), the horizontal
distance required between the chassis and any devices that
exhaust air towards the chassis is a minimum of 6 inches
(15.2 cm), and the distance required between the chassis air
vents and any walls is a minimum of 2.5 inches (6.4cm).