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Cisco MDS 9216 Hardware Installation Manual

Cisco MDS 9216 Hardware Installation Manual

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S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m .
Installing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch and its components, and it includes
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Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
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Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information.
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Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . C H A P T E R Installing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch and its components, and it includes the following information: Pre-Installation, page 2-2 •...

  • Page 2: Pre-Installation

    Required Equipment, page 2-4 • Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch, page 2-4 • Installation Options The Cisco MDS 9216 Switch can be installed using the following methods: In an open EIA rack, using: • – The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch –...
  • Page 3 Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems like the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis: Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation • requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch to proper grounding facilities •...

  • Page 5: Installing The Chassis In A Cabinet Or Rack

    • Installing the Chassis in a Cabinet or Rack This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in Appendix A, “Cabinet and...
  • Page 6 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you purchased...
  • Page 7 2-1. Then attach the front rack-mount bracket to the chassis with six of the M4 screws. Repeat with the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch. Figure 2-1 Attaching Front Rack-Mount Bracket to the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch 1 Front rack-mount 2 Screws, M4...
  • Page 8 Repeat with the other C bracket on the other side of the switch. Figure 2-2 Installing C Brackets onto the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch 1 C bracket 2 Screws, M4 Figure 2-3 C Brackets for the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch (Close-Up View) Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-6985-01...
  • Page 9 You can install one or both cable guides; if installing a single cable guide, it can be installed on either side. Figure 2-4 Installing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch in the Rack 1 Mounting rail 3 Screws, 12-24 or 10-32...
  • Page 10 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Figure 2-5 Inserting and Installing Slider Rails (Back View) 1 Screws, 12-24 or 10-32 3 C bracket 2 Slider rail Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-6985-01...

  • Page 11: Installing The Switch In A Cabinet With Insufficient Front Clearance

    Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch into a cabinet with insufficient front-facing clearance. The Cisco MDS 9216 Switch is installed rear-facing to provide adequate clearance for the fiber optic cables.
  • Page 12 Installing Front rack-mount Brackets for Cabinets with 26 Inches or Greater of Rail Spacings The front rack-mount brackets for the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch must be installed onto the switch prior to installing the switch into the cabinet. Follow these steps for cabinets with front-mounting rail to rear-mounting rail spacings greater or equal to 26 inches.
  • Page 13 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Figure 2-7 Attaching Front Rack-Mount Bracket to the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch 1 Front rack-mount...
  • Page 14 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Figure 2-9 C Brackets for the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch (Close-Up View) Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 Installing Front rack-mount Brackets for Cabinets with Less Than 26 Inches of Rail Spacings The front rack-mount brackets for the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch switch must be installed onto the switch prior to installing the switch into the cabinet. For cabinets with less than 26 inches of rail-to-rail spacing, the front rack-mount bracket must be installed 180 degrees from normal.
  • Page 16 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Figure 2-11 Installing C Brackets onto the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch...
  • Page 17 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Figure 2-12 C Brackets for the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch (Close-Up View) Ensure the C bracket is oriented so that it blocks the fewest airflow holes on the chassis;...
  • Page 18 Figure 2-13 shows the front rack-mount brackets as rotated. Your chassis may have these Note brackets installed in the normal position. Figure 2-13 Installing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch (Rear-Facing) in the Rack Front cabinet mounting rails Rear cabinet mounting rails...
  • Page 19 1 Screws, 12-24 or 10-32 3 C bracket 2 Slider rail Figure 2-15 shows the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch completely installed in a rack. Figure 2-15 shows the front rack-mount brackets as rotated. Your chassis may have these Note brackets installed in the normal position.

  • Page 20: Grounding The Chassis

    S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Figure 2-15 Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Installed in the Rack (Back View)
  • Page 21 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Figure 2-16 Location of System Ground on the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch...

  • Page 22: Starting Up The Switch

    Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional Note jumper power cord to connect the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch to your outlet receptacle. See the “Jumper Power Cord” section on page C-8.
  • Page 23 Step 10 problems occur, refer to http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/sn5000/mds9000/index.htm for the latest Cisco MDS 9000 Family Troubleshooting Guide or the Cisco MDS 9000 Family System Messages Guide. If you cannot resolve an issue, contact your customer service representative. Complete the worksheets provided in Appendix E, “Site Planning and Maintenance Records”...

  • Page 24: Removing And Installing Components

    Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Statement 1034 To prevent ESD damage, wear grounding wrist straps during these procedures and handle modules by Caution the carrier edges only. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-24 OL-6985-01...
  • Page 25 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Install the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch in the rack before installing modules. For information about...
  • Page 26 Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Warning Statement 1040 Wait for all LEDs to turn off before removing the module from the chassis. If the LEDs are on, the Caution module still has power. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-26 OL-6985-01...
  • Page 27 Place the module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam if not immediately reinstalling it in another slot. Step 4 Step 5 Install a filler panel to keep dust out of the chassis and maintain consistent airflow if the slot will remain empty. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-27 OL-6985-01...
  • Page 28 Grasp the two ejector levers using the thumb and forefinger of each hand and press down to create a small 0.040-in. (1 mm) gap between the module's EMI gasket and the module above it (see Figure 2-19). Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-28 OL-6985-01...
  • Page 29 Turn on the power supply switches to power up the system and check the LEDs on the module. Step 4 Note For information about how to check connectivity of the module, refer to http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/sn5000/mds9000/index.htm for the latest Cisco MDS 9000 Family configuration guides. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-29 OL-6985-01...
  • Page 30 If a disk drive fails, the CSM must be replaced. The other CSM(s) in the fabric contain the same data, and they can continue to provide caching services during the replacement period. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-30...
  • Page 31 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Removing and Installing Power Supplies The Cisco MDS 9216 Switch supports dual 845-W AC power supplies that monitor output voltage and provide status to the supervisor module.
  • Page 32 Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional Note jumper power cord to connect the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch to your outlet receptacle. See the “Jumper Power Cord” section on page C-8 Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC power source.
  • Page 33 To be effective, the temperature sensors require the presence of airflow; therefore, in the event a fan module is removed from the chassis, the Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches will be shut down after five minutes to prevent potentially undetectable overheating. However, the switches will shut down sooner if the higher-level temperature threshold is exceeded.
  • Page 34 Removing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch When removing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch from the rack, remove the slider brackets first, and then the front screws fastening the front rack-mount brackets to the rack. Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 Remove the screws fastening the slider bracket to the mounting rails. Step 1 Slide the slider brackets out of the C brackets on the sides of the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch. Step 2 Make sure the weight of the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch is supported; for example, being held by another Step 3 person.
  • Page 36 S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m . Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide...