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Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note
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Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch
Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch
You can install the switch in the rack with the power-fan modules flush to the front of the rack or with
the data connection cables mounted flush to the front.
This section contains the following topics:
•Installing with the Power-fan Modules Flush-front, page6
•Installing with the Data Connection Cables Flush-front, page8
Note Install the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch on a rack using the rail kit that is included with the chassis or
on the optional shelf that is ordered and shipped separately (product number SFS-7008P-RKIT=).

Installing with the Power-fan Modules Flush-front

To install the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch on a rack so that the power-fan module end is flush mounted
to the front rack posts, perform the following steps:
Step1 Open the bag that contains the mounting hardware.
Note To mount a CiscoSFS 3504 Server Switch on a rack, use eight screws and eight rack nuts. These
screws and nuts must be supplied by the customer, based upon compatibility with the rack.
Step2 Attach the two rack ear brackets to the power-fan module end of the chassis using a Phillips screwdriver and
the six M4 x 8 mm flat-head screws provided (three on each side), as shown in Figure1. Firmly tighten the
screws on the rack ear brackets to secure them to the chassis.
Figure1 Attaching the Rack Ear Brackets at the Power-Fan Module End
1Rack ear brackets 2Guide rails (pre-attached)
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INPUT
OK
FAN
OK
OUTPUT
FAIL
SFS3500
Series
CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING
!
ALL FASTENERS MUST BE
FULL
Y ENGAGED PRIOR
TO
OPERATION OF POWER SUPPL
Y
100-240V
8-4A
50/60Hz
INPUT
OK
FAN
OK
OUTPUT
FAIL
SFS3500
Series
CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING
!
ALL FASTENERS MUST BE
FULL
Y ENGAGED PRIOR TO
OPERATION OF POWER SUPPL
Y
100-240V
8-4A
50/60Hz
1
1
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