Required Equipment; Unpacking And Inspecting The Switch - Cisco AJ732A - MDS 9134 Fabric Switch Installation Manual

Preinstallation
S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m
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For North America, the 300-W power supplies require a 20-A circuit.
If you are using a 200- or 240-VAC power source in North America, the circuit must be protected by a
two-pole circuit breaker.
Caution
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Required Equipment

Gather the following tools before beginning the installation:
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The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:
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Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch

When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only.
Caution
An ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For the ESD socket to be effective, the chassis must be
grounded through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal contact with a grounded
rack.
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Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes.
To prevent loss of input power, ensure the total maximum loads on the circuits supplying
power to the switch are within current ratings for wiring and breakers.
As you install and configure the switch, record the information listed in the
Maintenance Records" section on page
Use the following screw torques when installing the switch:
Captive screws: 4 in-lb
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M3 screws: 4 in-lb
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M4 screws: 12 in-lb
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10-32 screws: 20 in-lb
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– 12-24 screws: 30 in-lb
Number 1 Phillips screwdriver with torque capability
3/16-in. flat-blade screwdriver
Tape measure and level
ESD wrist strap or other grounding device
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation
requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding
facilities
Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug
Wire-stripping tool
Chapter 2
D-1.
Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
"Site Planning and
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