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Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets
Step 5
Insert the slider rails into the shelf brackets as shown in the above figure. Attach them to the rear rack-mounting rails
using a minimum of four 12-24 or 10-24 screws.
Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets
This section provides general instructions for installing the switch on top of the shelf brackets.
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 Before you install, operate, or service the system, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information.
To install the switch on top of the shelf brackets, follow these steps:
Step 1
Verify that the shelf brackets are level and securely attached to the rack-mounting rails, the crossbar is securely attached
to the shelf brackets, and the rack is stabilized.
Step 2
Slide the switch onto the shelf brackets, ensuring that it is squarely positioned.
Step 3 Attach the switch to the rack-mounting rails.
We recommend grounding the chassis, even if the rack is already grounded. A grounding pad with two threaded
Caution
M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug.
The grounding lug must be NRTL listed and compatible with copper conductors. Only copper conductors
Note
(wires) must be used and the copper conductor must comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) for ampacity.
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.
To remove the shelf bracket kit, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove the screws fastening the slider brackets to the rear rack-mounting rails, and then slide the slider brackets out of
the shelf brackets.
Step 2 Remove the screws fastening the crossbar to the shelf brackets, and then remove the crossbar.
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Installing the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch