Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco Rack
23
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack
24
Preinstalling the Switch
25
Airflow Considerations
25
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
25
Installation Guidelines
26
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
26
Installing the Switch
27
Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets (Optional)
27
Installing the Switch in a 4-Post Rack
28
Installing the Switch in a 2-Post Rack
31
Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional)
34
Grounding the Switch
35
Installing and Removing Components
36
Installing and Removing the Linecard Expansion Module
36
Installing the Linecard Expansion Module
36
Removing the Linecard Expansion Module
37
Installing and Removing Power Supplies
37
Installing Power Supplies
37
Removing Power Supplies
39
Installing and Removing Fan Modules
39
Installing a Fan Module
39
Removing a Fan Module
40
C H A P T E R 5
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
43
Preparing for Network Connections
43
Connecting the Console Port
44
Connecting the Console Port to a PC
44
Connecting a Modem to a Console Port
45
45
Connecting the Management Port
46
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
46
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
47
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
47
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver
48
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