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Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 2-4 Front-Facing Installation 2-6 Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance 2-9 Installing Front Rack-Mount Brackets for Cabinets with 26 Inches or Greater of Rail Spacings 2-11 Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-20185-01...
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Installing Power Supplies 2-22 Installing Power Supplies 2-23 Removing and Installing Fan Modules 2-23 Removing a Fan Module on the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch 2-23 Installing a Fan Module 2-25 Verifying the Fan Module 2-26 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch...
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SFP Transceiver Specifications B-3 Cisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers B-4 General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers B-4 Environmental and Electrical Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers Optical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers B-5 Cable and Port Specifications...
Preface This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation. Audience To use this installation guide, you need to be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.
Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informatie over naleving van veiligheids- en andere voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-20185-01...
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Overholdelse av forskrifter og sikkerhetsinformasjon) som ble levert med denne enheten. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-20185-01...
Safety Information (Efterrättelse av föreskrifter och säkerhetsinformation), vilket medföljer denna anordning. Related Documentation The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family includes the following documents. To find a document online, use the Cisco MDS NX-OS Documentation Locator at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/storage/san_switches/mds9000/roadmaps/doclocater.htm Release Notes •...
Cisco DCNM Fundamentals Guide • Fabric Configuration Guide, Cisco DCNM for SAN • High Availability and Redundancy Configuration Guide, Cisco DCNM for SAN • Intelligent Storage Services Configuration Guide, Cisco DCNM for SAN • Inter-VSAN Routing Configuration Guide, Cisco DCNM for SAN •...
Intelligent diagnostics • Full compatibility with the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. The front of the Cisco MDS 9148S switch contains the LEDs, the console and management ports, and 48 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Ports. See Figure Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Ethernet port Power supply LED Fibre Channel ports FAN LED The rear of the Cisco MDS 9148S switch contains the redundant power supplies, the AC power receptacle, and the fans. See Figure Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
Supported SFP+ Transceivers, page 1-12 Power Supplies The Cisco MDS 9148S switch supports only AC power supplies. Each power supply provides sufficient power to maintain switch operation in the event of a single power supply failure. Power supplies are hot swappable and can be individually replaced without disruption to the system.
Cisco MDS 9148S switch has two fans. Caution The Cisco MDS 9148S switch has internal temperature sensors that can shut down the system if the temperature at different points within the chassis exceed certain safety thresholds. To be effective, the temperature sensors require the presence of airflow;...
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10/100/1000 Ethernet management port link Power supply LED 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port activity LED Fan module status LED Table 1-1 describes the front panel LEDs for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. Table 1-1 Switching Module LEDs Status Description Switch status Green The Ethernet port is connected other device.
LWL transceivers with LWL transceivers, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications. For the list of supported SFP transceivers, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Releases. For more information about a specific Cisco SFP transceiver, see the “SFP Transceiver...
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Supported SFP+ Transceivers Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9148S switches. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch.
Removing and Installing Components, page 2-29 Note Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning 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.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch Preinstallation Each new switch requires a license; see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS Licensing Guide for Note instructions on installing a license. Preinstallation This section includes the following information: • Installation Options, page 2-16 •...
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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.
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/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html...
For racks with square holes, insert the 12-24 cage nuts in position behind the mounting holes in the slider rails. Repeat with the other slider rail on the other side of the rack. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 OL-20185-01...
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Use the tape measure and level to verify that the rails are horizontal and at the same height. Figure 2-1 Installing the Slider Rails Figure 2-2 Installing the Notched Slider Rails Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 OL-20185-01...
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 9148S switch into a cabinet with insufficient front-facing clearance. The Cisco MDS 9148S switch is installed rear-facing to provide adequate clearance for the fiber-optic cables.
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Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance cables is maintained. In these cabinets, the Cisco MDS 9148S switch is mounted backwards, with the fiber-optic cables facing toward the rear of the cabinet and the power supplies facing the front of the cabinet.
Repeat with the other front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch. Note The front rack-mount bracket does not align with all three holes in the Cisco MDS 9148S switch in this configuration. The two screws are adequate to hold the weight of the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
Repeat with the other C bracket on the other side of the switch. Installing Cisco MDS 9148S Switch Rear-Facing into Cabinet To install a Cisco MDS 9148S switch rear-facing into a cabinet using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch (for cabinets with insufficient front-facing clearance), follow these steps:...
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(see Figure 2-4). For racks with square holes, first install the 12-24 cage nuts. Figure 2-4 Attaching the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch (Rear-Facing) to the Cabinet Rear cabinet mounting rails Front cabinet...
A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug. Figure 2-5 shows the system ground location on the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. Figure 2-5 Location of Switch Ground on the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch...
Verify that the power switches on both power supplies are off. Then plug the power cables into the power supplies and arrange the cables so that they cannot be accidentally pulled out. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-27...
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Starting Up the Switch Note Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional jumper power cord to connect the Cisco MDS 9148S switch to your outlet receptacle. See the “Jumper Power Cord” section on page 1-6.
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the switch. Note The Cisco MDS 9148S Switch is only supported for 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.
Fan Module 1 (Fans 1 and 3) Power Supply 1 Removing and Installing AC Power Supplies This section provides instructions for removing and installing the AC power supplies for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. Removing Power Supplies To remove a AC power supply, follow these steps: Turn the power switch to the off (0) position on the power supply that you are removing.
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 be effective, the temperature sensors require the presence of airflow;...
Position the fan module with the LED oriented away from the back of the switch. Figure 2-7 shows the fan module for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. Step 2 Slide the fan module into the switch until it clicks into place.
The transceiver label generally lists the model and wavelength. 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/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html...
Fibre Channel ports (Supervisor and Switching Modules)— Fibre Channel ports that you can use to connect to the SAN, or for in-band management. This chapter describes how to connect the various components of the Cisco MDS 9148S switch, and it includes the following information: •...
Figure 1-1 Connecting the Console Cable Connecting the Console Port to a PC You can connect the console port to a PC serial port for local administrative access to the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. Note The PC must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software—frequently a PC application such as HyperTerminal Plus—makes communication between the Cisco MDS 9148S switch...
Default initialization string (ATE0Q1&D2&C1S0=1\015) if previously configured Note For instructions on how to change these settings, see the Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide for instructions on how to change these settings. To connect the console port to a modem after the switch is powered on, follow these steps: Step 1 Ensure that the system has completed booting and the system image is running.
Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide. The Cisco MDS 9148S switch supports both Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet protocols for SFP transceivers. Each transceiver must match the transceiver on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications.
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch.
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver Caution To prevent possible damage to the cable or transceiver, install the transceiver in the port before installing the cable in the transceiver. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-40 OL-20185-01...
Caution If the cable does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented before continuing. For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the Cisco Fabric Manager Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide. Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver Caution When pulling a cable from a transceiver, grip the body of the connector.
• Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If damage is suspected, clean and then inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-42 OL-20185-01...
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket, page 1-45 Cabinet and Rack Requirements This section provides the Cisco MDS 9000 Family requirements for the following types of cabinets and racks, assuming an external ambient air temperature range of 0 to 40°C: •...
• We recommend that the roof be perforated with at least 20 percent open area, unless the cabinet only contains Cisco MDS 9148S switch, in which case the roof does not have to be perforated. • We recommend an open or perforated cabinet floor to enhance cooling but it is not required.
The optional Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (part number DS-SHELF=) can temporarily or permanently support the Cisco MDS 9148S switch during installation. Once the front rack-mount brackets are securely attached to the rack-mounting rails, the shelf bracket can be removed.
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This optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch supplier. This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9148S switch in a rack or cabinet using the optional Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit. This section includes the following information: •...
Chapter 1 Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Before Installing the Shelf Brackets Before installing the shelf brackets, inspect the contents of your kit. Table 1-1 lists the contents of the shelf bracket kit.
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Chapter 1 Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket To install the shelf brackets in a Telco rack, follow these steps: Step 1 Position a shelf bracket inside a rack-mounting rail as shown in...
Chapter 1 Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack Figure 1-2 shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a four-post EIA rack.
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:...
Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional) The shelf bracket kit can be removed after the Cisco MDS 9148S 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.
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Chapter 1 Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-52 OL-20185-01...
C H A P T E R Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following technical specifications for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch: • Switch Specifications, page 1-53 • Power Specifications, page 1-54 • SFP Transceiver Specifications, page 1-56 Switch Specifications Table 1-1 lists the environmental specifications for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems, page 1-55 General Power Supply Specifications Table 1-3 lists the specifications for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch AC input power supply. Table 1-3 Cisco MDS 9148S Switch AC Input Power Supply Specifications AC Input Power Supply...
To prevent a loss of input power, ensure that the total maximum load on each circuit supplying the power supply is within the current ratings of the wiring and breakers. Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems For connecting the Cisco MDS 9148S switch AC power supplies to the site power source, follow these basic guidelines: •...
SFP Transceiver Specifications SFP Transceiver Specifications The Cisco MDS 9148S switch is compatible with SFP transceivers and cables that have LC connectors. Each transceiver must match the transceiver on the other end of the cable in terms of wavelength, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications.
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150 m (492 ft) (OM2) 380 m (1247 ft) (OM3) 400 m (1312 ft) (OM4) DS-SFP-FC16G-L 1310 14.025 10 km (6.2 mi) 10 km (6.2 mi) 4.25 10 km (6.2 mi) Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-57 OL-20185-01...
CWDM SFP transceivers. CWDM SFP transceivers have an optical link budget of 28 decibels (db). Note The parameters are specified over temperature and at end of life unless otherwise noted. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-60 OL-20185-01...
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PRBS case temp. –1) λ Receiver optical 1450 1620 input wavelength Transmitter extinction ratio Dispersion penalty at 60 km Dispersion penalty @ 1.25 Gbps at 100 km @ 2.12 Gbps Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-61 OL-20185-01...
Additional cables and adapters can be ordered from your customer service representative. 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/cisco/web/support/index.html.
(depending on your computer serial port) to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software. Console Port Pinouts Table 1-1 lists the pinouts for the console port on the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch. Table 1-1 Console Port Pinouts Signal 1.
Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-9 Adapter RJ-45 to DB-9 Console Terminal Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable Adapter Device Signal RJ-45 Pins RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-65 OL-20185-01...
Orders delivered to Argentina, Brazil, and Japan must have the appropriate power cord ordered with the system. Figure 1-3 shows the supported plugs for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series power supplies. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-67...
C14 and C15 connectors on the optional jumper power cord for the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch. The C15 connector connects into the C14 inlet on the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch power supply, while the C14 connector connects into the C13 receptacle of a power distribution unit for a cabinet.
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Chapter 1 Cable and Port Specifications Supported Power Cords and Plugs Figure 1-4 Connectors on Jumper Power Cord for Cisco MDS 9148S Switch Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-69 OL-20185-01...
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Chapter 1 Cable and Port Specifications Supported Power Cords and Plugs Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-70 OL-20185-01...
• Chassis and Network Information, page 1-74 Note For information about how to query the switch for configuration information, see the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide. Site Preparation Checklist Planning the location and layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful switch operation, ventilation, and accessibility.
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• levels 1. Verify that the power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source circuit. 2. UPS = uninterruptible power supply. 3. RFI = radio frequency interference. Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-72 OL-20185-01...
Table 1-2 Contact and Site Information Contact person Contact phone Contact E-Mail Building/site name Data center location Floor location Address (line 1) Address (line 2) City State Zip code Country Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-73 OL-20185-01...
Chassis Serial Number ______________________________________________________________ Product Number ______________________________________________________________ Table 1-3 Network-Related Information Switch IP address Switch IP netmask Host name Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway/router address DNS address Modem telephone number Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-74 OL-20185-01...
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