Installing The Cisco Mds 9706 Chassis In A Two-Post Rack - Cisco MDS 9700 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Step 3
Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to attach the other bottom-support rail to the rack. The other rail/bracket need to be flipped 180
degrees and installed to the other side of the rack because both the left and right sides are the same rail/bracket.
Make sure that the two bottom-support rails are level with one another. If they are not level, adjust the higher
Note
rail down to the level of the lower rail.
When the bottom-support rails are installed at the lowest possible RU and are level, you are ready to install the chassis
in the rack or cabinet.

Installing the Cisco MDS 9706 Chassis in a Two-Post Rack

To Install MDS 9706 Chassis in a Two-Post Rack, perform the following steps:
Before you begin
• Verify that the chassis shipment is complete and undamaged.
• Verify that a two-post rack is installed and secured to the subfloor.
Warning
• Verify that the bottom-support rails have been attached to the lowest possible RU in the rack or cabinet
• If there are other devices in the rack, verify that the devices that are heavier than this chassis are installed
• Verify that the data center ground is accessible where you are installing the chassis.
• Verify that you have the following tools and equipments:
Note
Caution
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack
must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to
stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 1048
and there is 9 RU (15.75 inches [40.0 cm]) of space above the rails to install the chassis.
below where you are going to install the chassis and lighter devices are installed above where you are
going to install the chassis.
• Mechanical lift capable of lifting the full weight of the chassis and its installed modules
Fully loaded, the Cisco MDS 9706 chassis can weigh up to 325 lb (147.5 kg).
You can lighten the chassis for easier moving by removing its power supplies,
fan modules, and fabric modules. To determine the full weight of the chassis and
the appropriate weight rating for the mechanical lift, see
Specifications".
You must use a mechanical lift or floor jack to elevate a switch weighing over
120 pounds (55 kg).
• Manual Phillips-head torque screwdriver
Installing the Cisco MDS 9706 Chassis in a Two-Post Rack
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