Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series

Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack

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Note The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any items are missing, contact your customer representative immediately.

To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:

Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify that you have received all items, including the following:

Print documentation and CD-ROMs

Grounding lug kit

Rack-mount kit

ESD wrist strap

Cables and connectors

Any optional items ordered

Step 2 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following information ready:

Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)

Model and serial number of the damaged unit

Description of damage

Effect of damage on the installation

Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack

This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco MDS 9100 Series into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in Appendix A, “Cabinet and Rack Installation.”

Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.

The rack-mount kit provided with the switch contains the items listed in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1 Cisco MDS 9134 and Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch Rack-Mount Kit

Description

30- to 36-inch slider rails

24- to 30-inch slider rails

Quantity

2 per kit

2 per kit

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Cisco Systems MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack, To 36-inch slider rails To 30-inch slider rails