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Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9396S 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
1071
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.
Statement 1030
Note
Each new switch requires a license; see the
on installing a license.
•
Preinstallation, on page 2
•
Installing the Switch, on page 5
•
Grounding the Switch, on page 9
•
Powering Up the Switch, on page 10
for important safety information.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS Licensing Guide
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for
Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch
for instructions
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  • Page 1 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9396S 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

    Preinstallation This section includes the following information: Installation Options The Cisco MDS 9396S Switch 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 (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch •...
  • Page 3 Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferro-resonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns. • Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes.

  • Page 4: Required Equipment

    Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future. 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...

  • Page 5: Installing The Switch

    The airflow direction must be the same for all modules. Installing the Switch This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit to install the Cisco MDS 9396S switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in the Cabinet and Rack Requirements section.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Front-Mount Brackets To The Chassis

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Attaching the Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis Step 1 Look at the fan trays and power supplies installed in the chassis to determine how you must position the bottom-support rails on the rack. • If the modules have burgundy coloring (port-side-intake airflow), you must position the bottom-support rails so that their chassis stops are positioned in the hot aisle.
  • Page 7 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Installing the Switch Figure 1: Aligning and Attaching Front-Mount Brackets to the Sides of the Chassis Front-mount bracket with two screw holes aligned to two screw Two M4 x 6 mm screws used to fasten the holes in the chassis and one screw hole facing the port side of bracket to the chassis.
  • Page 8 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Installing the Switch • Make sure that you have two customer-supplied rack-mount screws (M6 x 10 mm or appropriate screw for the vertical mounting rails on the rack). Step 1 Slide the power supply and fan tray end of the chassis onto the bottom support rails that are installed on the rack. Be sure that the sides of the chassis by the fan trays and power supplies clips onto the chassis stops on the bottom support rails and the front mounting brackets come in contact with the rack (see the following figure).

  • Page 9: Grounding The Switch

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Grounding the Switch Grounding the Switch The switch is grounded when you connect the chassis and the power supplies to the earth ground in the following ways: • You connect the chassis (at its grounding pad) to either the data center ground or to a fully bonded and grounded rack.

  • Page 10: Powering Up The Switch

    Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Powering Up the Switch Figure 3: Grounding a Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Grounding point Step 3 Secure the grounding lug to the chassis grounding pad with two M4 screws, and tighten each screw to 11.5 to 15 in-lb (1.3 to 1.7 N·m) of torque.

  • Page 11: Removing And Installing Components

    Verify that the LED is on and green. If the LED is off, check the AC power source circuit breaker to be sure that it is turned on. Removing and Installing Components The Cisco MDS 9396S switch is shipped with two field replaceable power supplies. Each power supply includes a fixed fan. The Cisco MDS 9396S switch has two field-replaceable fan modules. Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating.

  • Page 12: Removing And Installing Ac Power Supplies

    Removing and Installing AC Power Supplies Note The Cisco MDS 9396S Switch is only supported for continuous operation with both power supplies and both fan modules installed, and with all fans working. With two power supplies installed, if one power supply fails, the system can continue to function normally on a single healthy power supply.

  • Page 13: Removing And Installing Fan Modules

    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.

  • Page 14: Installing A Fan Module

    Contact your customer service representative for assistance if, after several attempts, the fans do not operate or you experience trouble with the installation. Note If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly for technical support. If you purchased this product directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html...

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