Installation Options
The Cisco MDS 9132T Switch can be installed using the following methods:
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In an open EIA rack
•
In a perforated EIA cabinet
The rack-mount kit enables you to install the switch into racks of varying depths. You can use the rack-mount
kit parts to position the switch with easy access to either the port connections end of the chassis or the end of
the chassis with the fan and power supply modules. For instructions on how to install the rack-mount kit, see
the
Installing the Switch
section.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket
The optional Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (part number DS-SHELF=) can temporarily or permanently
support the Cisco MDS 9132T 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 the following configurations:
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A Cisco MDS 9132T Switch in a two-post Telco rack
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A Cisco MDS 9132T 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 9132T switch in a rack or cabinet using the
optional Telco and 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 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 the shelf brackets if only two posts are used.
Caution
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.
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Installing the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
Installation Options
