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Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch
Starting Up the Switch
Note
The grounding lug must be NRTL listed and compatible with copper conductors. Only copper conductors
(wires) must be used and the copper conductor must comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) for
ampacity.
Note
Customers who require compliance to GR-1089-CORE bonding and grounding requirements, must use
the ground conductor.
To attach the grounding lug and cable to the chassis, follow these steps:
Step 1
Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 in. (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the
grounding cable.
Step 2
Insert the stripped end of grounding cable into the open end of the grounding lug.
Step 3
Use the crimping tool to secure the grounding cable in the grounding lug.
Step 4
Remove the adhesive label from the grounding pad on the chassis.
Step 5
Place the grounding lug against the grounding pad so that there is solid metal-to-metal contact, and insert
the two M4 screws with washers through the holes in the grounding lug and into the grounding pad.
Step 6
Ensure that the lug and cable do not interfere with other equipment.
Step 7
Prepare the other end of the grounding cable and connect it to an appropriate grounding point in your
site to ensure adequate earth ground.
Starting Up the Switch
This section provides instructions for powering up the switch and verifying component installation.
Caution
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the switch.
Note
Do not connect the MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port to the LAN until the initial switch configuration
has been performed. For instructions on connecting to this port, see the
To power up the switch and verify hardware operation, follow these steps:
Step 1
Verify that both power supplies and fan modules are installed and tighten any loose captive screws.
Step 2
Verify that the power switches on both power supplies are off. Then plug the power cables into the power
supplies and arrange the cables so that they cannot be accidentally pulled out.
