Required Equipment; Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch - Cisco AJ732A - MDS 9134 Fabric Switch Installation Manual

Preinstallation

Required Equipment

Before beginning the installation, ensure that the following items are ready:
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The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:
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Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only.
Caution
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.
Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.
Tip
If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you purchased
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support directly from Cisco Systems, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or
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any items are missing, contact your customer representative immediately.
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
Step 1 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify
that you have received all items, including the following:
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Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability
3/16-in. flat-blade screwdriver
Tape measure and level
ESD wrist strap or other grounding device
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation
requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the Cisco MDS 9200 Series to proper
grounding facilities
Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug
Wire-stripping tool
Print documentation and CD-ROMs
Grounding lug kit
Rack-mount kit
ESD wrist strap
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9200 Series
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