A P P E N D I X A Migrating To Generation 3 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Modules; Chapter 2 Installing The Cisco Md 9500 Serie; Chapter 3 Connecting The Cisco Md 9500 Serie - Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9500
Series Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
Audience
To use this installation guide, you must be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably be an electronic
or electromechanical technician.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter Title
Chapter 1 Product Overview
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco
MDS 9500 Series
Chapter 3 Connecting the
Cisco MDS 9500
Series
Appendix A Migrating to
Generation 3
8-Gbps Fibre
Channel Switching
Modules
Appendix B Cabinet and Rack
Installation
Appendix C Technical
Specifications
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Description
Provides an overview of the Cisco MDS 9500 Series and its
components.
Describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9500 Series, including
installing the chassis, modules, CompactFlash card, power
supplies, and fan assembly.
Describes how to connect the Cisco MDS 9500 Series, including
the modules.
Describes the tasks associated with readying the MDS 9500 Series
to support Generation 3 8-Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules.
Provides guidelines for selecting an enclosed cabinet, and the
procedure for installing a switch using the optional Telco and EIA
Shelf Bracket Kit.
Lists the Cisco MDS 9500 Series switch specifications, and
includes safety information, site requirements, and power
connections.
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