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Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9396T switch and its components.
Note
Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the
the Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each
warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed
only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
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Preinstallation, on page 2
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Installing the Switch, on page 10
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Grounding the Switch, on page 14
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Installing and Remvoing Components, on page 16
for important safety information.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for
Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch
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  • Page 1 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9396T switch and its components. Note Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information.

  • Page 2: Pre-Installation

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Preinstallation Preinstallation Installing the ESD Grounding Strap This section illustrates how to prepare yourself before removing the chassis from the sealed antistatic bag. The figures show how to cuff the ESD strap around the wrist and the ground cord that connects the cuff to the ground.
  • Page 3 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Installing the ESD Grounding Strap Note These images are for only representation purposes. The chassis' actual appearance and size may vary. Figure 1: Wearing the ESD Strap Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch...

  • Page 4: Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Figure 2: Handling the Chassis Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Caution When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only. An ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For the ESD socket to be effective, the chassis must be grounded through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal contact with a grounded rack.

  • Page 5: Installation Options

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Installation Options Note If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you purchased support directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html Note The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any items are missing, contact your customer representative immediately.

  • Page 6: Cisco Mds 9000 Family Telco And Eia Shelf Bracket

    This optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch supplier. This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9396T switch in a rack or cabinet using the optional EIA Shelf Bracket Kit.
  • Page 7 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Required Equipment Quantity Part Description 12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws 10-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws Required Equipment You need the following equipment for this installation: • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver • Tape measure and level (to ensure shelf brackets are level) Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack The following figure shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a four-post EIA rack.
  • Page 8 Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional) The shelf bracket kit can be removed after the Cisco MDS 9396T switch has been installed in a four-post EIA rack, and both front rack-mount brackets and both C brackets are securely attached to the rack-mounting rails.

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation Guidelines

    Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems To connect to the Cisco MDS 9396T switch AC power supply units to the site power source, follow these guidelines: • For power redundancy, each power supply should be connected to a separate power feed (at a minimum, separate branch circuits).

  • Page 10: Installing The Switch

    • 12-24 screws: 30 in-lb (3.39 N·m) Installing the Switch This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit to install the Cisco MDS 9396T switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in the Cabinet and Rack Requirements section.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Bottom-Support Rails On The Rack

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Attaching the Bottom-Support Rails on the Rack Attaching the Bottom-Support Rails on the Rack The switch chassis that you are installing ships with two adjustable bottom-support rails that you can attach to a four-post rack to hold the chassis. Each of these bottom-support rails has two pieces—one that slides into the other so that you can adjust them to fit racks with front and rear mounting posts that are spaced less than 36 inches (91 cm).

  • Page 12: Attaching The Front-Mount Brackets To The Chassis

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Attaching the Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis Attaching the Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis Before you begin • You need to attach a right-angled bracket to each side of the chassis. This bracket holds the chassis in place on a four post rack.
  • Page 13 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Installing the Switch Installing the Switch Before you begin • You need to slide the chassis onto the bottom-support rails so that the end with the fan trays and power supplies locks onto the chassis stops at the end of the rails and so that the front-mount brackets on the chassis come into contact with the front-mount rails on the rack.

  • Page 14: Grounding The Switch

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Grounding the Switch Figure 5: Sliding the Chassis onto the Bottom-Support Rails Slide the fan-tray end of the chassis onto the Customer-supplied rack-mount screw (M6 x 10 bottom-support rails so that the chassis locks onto the mm screw or other appropriate screw) used to chassis stops at the end of the rails.
  • Page 15 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch Grounding the Switch Note The chassis ground connection is active even when the AC power cables are not connected to the system. • You connect an AC power supply to the earth ground automatically when you connect the power supply to an AC power source.

  • Page 16: Installing And Remvoing Components

    During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the switch. Installing and Removing AC Power Supplies This section provides instructions for installing and removing the AC power supplies for the Cisco MDS 9396T switch. Installing Power Supplies...

  • Page 17: Removing Power Supplies

    Installing and Removing Fan Modules This section provides instructions for installing and removing the fan modules for the Cisco MDS 9396T switch. You can replace one of the two fan modules even when the switch is operating so long as you perform the replacement within one minute of removing the old fan module.

  • Page 18: Removing A Fan Module

    Caution The Cisco MDS 9000 Family has internal temperature sensors that can shut down the system if the temperature at different points within the chassis exceed certain safety thresholds. To accurately monitor the system temperature, the temperature sensors require sufficient airflow through the chassis.

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