Pre-Installation Guidelines - Cisco MDS 9396V Installing

Installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch
Before you begin
The shelf bracket kit can be removed after the Cisco MDS 9396V switch is 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.
Step 1 Remove the screws fastening the slider brackets to the rear rack-mounting rails, and then slide the slider brackets out of
the shelf brackets.
Step 2 Remove the screws fastening the crossbar to the shelf brackets, and then remove the crossbar.
Step 3
Remove the screws fastening the shelf brackets to the front rack-mounting rails and remove the shelf brackets from the
rack.
Preinstallation Guidelines
Airflow Considerations
The switch comes with fan modules and power supply units that have either port-side intake or port-side
exhaust airflow for cooling the switch. If you are orienting the switch with the FC ports facing a cold aisle,
make sure that the switch has a port-side intake fan and power supply modules with red colorings. If you are
orienting the switch with the fan and power supply modules facing a cold aisle, make sure that the switch has
port-side exhaust fan and power supply units with blue colorings. All fan modules and power-supply modules
must have the same direction of airflow.
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
To connect to the Cisco MDS 9396V switch AC power supply units to the site power source, follow these
guidelines:
• For power redundancy, each power supply should be connected to a separate power feed (at a minimum,
• Circuits should be sized according to local and national codes.
• The AC power receptacles that are used to power the chassis must be the grounding type. The grounding
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch:
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the switch.
• Each new switch requires a license; see the
• Ensure there is adequate space around the switch to allow for servicing the switch and for adequate
• Ensure the air-conditioning meets the heat dissipation requirements listed the
separate branch circuits).
conductors that connect to the receptacles should connect to protective earth ground in the service
equipment.
installing a license.
airflow (airflow requirements are listed the
section.
Cisco MDS 9000 Series Licensing Guide
Technical Specifications section).
Installing the Cisco MDS 9396V Switch
Preinstallation Guidelines
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Technical Specifications
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