Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch:
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Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the switch. The recommended site
planning tasks are listed in the
Site Planning and Maintenance Records
section.
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Ensure there is adequate space around the switch to allow for servicing the switch and for adequate
airflow (airflow requirements are listed the
Technical Specifications
section).
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Ensure that you are positioning the switch in a rack so that it takes in cold air from the cold aisle and
exhausts air to the hot aisle. For more informatiom, see the
Airflow Considerations
section.
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Ensure the air-conditioning meets the heat dissipation requirements listed the
Technical Specifications
section.
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Ensure the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the
Cabinet and Rack Installation
section.
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Ensure the chassis is adequately grounded. If the switch is not mounted in a grounded rack, we recommend
connecting both the system ground on the chassis and the site power ground to an earth ground.
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Ensure the site power meets the power requirements listed in the
Technical Specifications
section. If
available, you can use an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Avoid UPS types that use ferro-resonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems
such as the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of
fluctuating data traffic patterns.
Caution
•
Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes.
For North America, the 650 W power supplies require a 15 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.
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.
Caution
•
As you install and configure the switch, record the information listed in the
Site Planning and Maintenance
Records
section.
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only. 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.
Caution
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Installing the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
Preinstalling the Switch
