Nebs Compliance - Cisco MDS 9000 Series Installing

Installing the Cisco MDS 9148T Switch
3. Check if all the power supplies and the fan trays have the expected direction of airflow. Port-side intake
airflow modules have a red coloring, and port-side exhaust airflow modules have blue coloring. For more
information, see the

NEBS Compliance

In case of port-side intake airflow, the chassis is not Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) compliant
by default. To be NEBS compliant, install the NEBS kit by performing these steps:
1. Install the NEBS rack-mount brackets onto the switch.
2. Install the NEBS air baffle by aligning the notches on the baffle with the slots on the brackets and sliding
the ends of the baffle so that the baffle locks into place.
Figure 3: NEBS Kit for 2-Post Installation
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation
Power Supplies and Fan Modules sections.
Installing the Cisco MDS 9148T Switch
NEBS Compliance
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