Contents
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
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Cisco MDS 9132T Fibre Channel Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco Rack
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack
Preinstalling the Switch
Airflow Considerations
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
Installation Guidelines
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
Installing the Switch
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Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets (Optional)
Installing the Switch in a 4-Post Rack
Installing the Switch in a 2-Post Rack
Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional)
Grounding the Switch
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Installing and Removing Components
Installing and Removing the Linecard Expansion Module
Installing the Linecard Expansion Module
Removing the Linecard Expansion Module
Installing and Removing Power Supplies
Installing Power Supplies
Removing Power Supplies
Installing and Removing Fan Modules
Installing a Fan Module
Removing a Fan Module
Preparing for Network Connections
Connecting the Console Port
Connecting the Console Port to a PC
Connecting a Modem to a Console Port
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Connecting the Management Port
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver
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