Preinstallation

Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9200 Series

Preinstallation

Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m

Warning A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Statement 1022

Note Each new switch requires a license. For information on licensing, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide or the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide.

Preinstallation

This section includes the following topics:

Installation Options, page 2-2

Installation Guidelines, page 2-3

Required Equipment, page 2-4

Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch, page 2-4

Installation Options

The Cisco MDS 9200 Series can be installed using the following methods:

In an open EIA rack, using:

The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch

The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch

In a perforated or solid-walled EIA cabinet, using:

The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch

The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch

In a two-post telco rack, using:

The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the front brackets shipped with the switch

For instructions on installing the switch using the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch, see the “Installing the Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack” section on page 2-5.

For instructions on installing the switch using the optional, separately purchased telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit, see the “Cisco MDS 9000 Family telco and EIA Shelf Bracket” section on page A-4.

Note The optional telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit is not provided with the switch. To order the kit, contact your switch provider.

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Cisco Systems MDS 9200 Series manual Preinstallation, Installation Options