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Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9500 Series
Preinstallation
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
Statement
1022
Preinstallation
This section provides the following topics:
• Installation Options, page 2-2
• Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
• Required Equipment, page 2-5
• Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch, page 2-5

Installation Options

The Cisco MDS 9513 Director can be installed using the following methods:
• In an open four-post EIA rack, using:
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The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The Cisco MDS 9509 Director can be installed using the following methods:
• In an open EIA rack, using:
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The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
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The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (optional and 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
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The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (optional and purchased separately) in addition to the
rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
• In a two-post telco rack using the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
• In a four-post nonthreaded cabinet or rack using the optional 9500 Shelf Bracket Kit
The Cisco MDS 9506 Director can be installed using the following methods:
• In an open EIA rack, using:
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The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
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The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (optional and 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