Cisco Systems 9216 Required Equipment, Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

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Chapter2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
Pre-Installation
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Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Required Equipment
Gather the following items before beginning the installation:
•No. 1 and no. 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability
•3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
•Tape measure and level
•ESD strap (such as a wrist strap)
•Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
•For grounding the chassis (items required in addition to the grounding items
provided in the accessory kit):
– Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and
national installation requirements; the required length depends on the
proximity of the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch to proper grounding facilities
– Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug
– Wire-stripping tool
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
Caution When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the
carrier edges only. An ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For the ESD socket
to be effective, the chassis must be grounded either through the power cable, the
chassis ground, or metal-to-metal contact with a grounded rack.
Tip Keep the shipping container for use when shipping the chassis in the future.
Note If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly
for technical support. If you purchased this product directly from Cisco, contact
Cisco Technical Support at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.