kit parts to position the switch with easy access to the port connections end of the chassis and the end of the
chassis with the fan and power supply modules. For instructions on how to install the rack-mount kit, see the
section.
The EIA Shelf Bracket Kit is optional and is not provided with the switch. To order the kit, contact your
switch provider.
Note
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket
The optional EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (part number DS-SHELF=) can temporarily or permanently support the
Cisco MDS 9396T switch during installation. Once the front rack-mount brackets are securely attached to the
rack-mounting rails, the shelf bracket can be removed.
This kit supports a Cisco MDS 9396T Switch in a four-post EIA rack
This optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch supplier.
Note
This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9396T switch in a rack or cabinet using the
optional EIA Shelf Bracket Kit.
Shelf Installation Guidelines
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Caution
If you are installing this kit in an EIA rack, attach the shelf to all four rack-mounting posts; the EIA posts
may not be thick enough to prevent flexing of shelf brackets if only two posts are used.
Caution
Before rack-mounting the chassis, ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the
section
Before Installing the Shelf Brackets
Before installing the shelf brackets, inspect the contents of your kit. The following table lists the contents of
the shelf bracket kit.
Part Description
Quantity
Slider brackets
2
Slider brackets
2
Crossbar
1
10-32 x 3/8-in. Phillips pan-head screws
2
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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket
