Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9500 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 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:

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:

The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch

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

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:

The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch

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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Cisco Systems MDS 9500 Series manual Preinstallation, Installation Options, This section provides the following topics