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Cisco MDS 9000 Series Manual

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Cabinet and Rack Installation
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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:
• Standard perforated cabinets
• Solid-walled cabinets with a roof fan tray (bottom to top cooling)
• Standard open racks
• Telco racks
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General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks
The cabinet or rack must be one of the following rack types:
• Standard 19 in. four-post EIA cabinet or rack, with mounting rails that conform to English universal hole
• Standard two-post telco rack, with mounting rails that conform to English universal hole spacing per
The cabinet or rack must also meet the following requirements:
• The minimum vertical rack space per chassis should be 1 RU (rack unit), equal to 1.75 in. (4.4 cm).
• The width between the rack-mounting rails must be at least 17.75 in. (45.1 cm). For four-post EIA racks,
Cabinet and Rack Requirements, on page 1
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket, on page 3
If you are selecting an enclosed cabinet, we recommend one of the thermally validated types listed above:
standard perforated or solid-walled with a fan tray.
spacing per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992. See the
and
Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets
section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992. See the
this is the distance between the two front rails.
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets
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Requirements Specific to Telco Racks
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  • Page 1 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket, on page 3 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: •...

  • Page 2: Requirements Specific To Perforated Cabinets

    • We recommend that the roof be perforated with at least 20 percent open area, unless the cabinet only contains Cisco MDS 9396S 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.

  • Page 3: Requirements Specific To Standard Open Racks

    The optional Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (part number DS-SHELF=) can temporarily or permanently support the Cisco MDS 9396S switch during installation. Once the front rack-mount brackets are securely attached to the rack-mounting rails, the shelf bracket can be removed.

  • Page 4: Rack-Mounting Guidelines

    Cabinet and Rack Installation Rack-Mounting Guidelines This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9396S switch in a rack or cabinet using the optional Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit. Rack-Mounting Guidelines Caution If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized.

  • Page 5: Required Equipment

    Cabinet and Rack Installation Required Equipment Quantity Part Description 10-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws Required Equipment You need the following equipment for this installation: • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver • Tape measure and level (to ensure shelf brackets are level) Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco Rack The following figure shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a two-post Telco rack.

  • Page 6: Installing The Shelf Bracket Kit Into A Four-Post Eia Rack

    Cabinet and Rack Installation Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack Step 3 Verify that the shelf brackets are at the same height (using the level or tape measure as desired). Step 4 Attach the crossbar to the rear of the shelf brackets as shown in the above figure, using the 10-32 screws. Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack The following figure shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a four-post EIA rack.

  • Page 7: Removing The Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional)

    Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional) The shelf bracket kit can be removed after the Cisco MDS 9396S 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.
  • Page 8 Cabinet and Rack Installation Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional) Cabinet and Rack Installation...

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