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Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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C O N T E N T S
Preface
Audience ix
Organization ix
Document Conventions x
Related Documentation xii
Release Notes xii
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information xii
Compatibility Information xii
Hardware Installation xii
Software Installation and Upgrade xiii
Cisco NX-OS xiii
Cisco Data Center Network Manager xiii
Command-Line Interface xiv
Intelligent Storage Networking Services Configuration Guides xiv
Troubleshooting and Reference xiv
Power Supplies 1-3
Fan Modules 1-4
Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Ports 1-4
Switch LEDs 1-4
Supported SFP Transceivers 1-6
Installing the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch
Installation Options 2-2
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Required Equipment 2-4
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 2-4
Front-Facing Installation 2-6
Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance 2-9
Installing Front Rack-Mount Brackets for Cabinets with 26 Inches or Greater of Rail
Spacings 2-11