Preinstallation Guidelines
23
Airflow Considerations
23
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
23
Installation Guidelines
23
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
24
NEBS Compliance
25
Installing the Switch
26
Installing the Switch in a 4-Post Rack
26
Installing the Switch into a 2-Post Rack
30
Grounding the Switch
33
Installing and Removing Components
34
Installing the ESD Grounding Strap
34
Installing and Removing Power Supply Units
36
Installing Power Supply Units
36
Removing Power Supply Units
37
Installing and Removing Fan Modules
37
Installing a Fan Module
38
Removing a Fan Module
38
Connecting the Cisco MDS 9148T Switch
41
C H A P T E R 5
Preparing for Network Connections
41
Connecting the Console Port
42
Connecting the Console Port to a PC
42
Connecting a Modem to a Console Port
43
43
Connecting the Management Ports
44
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port
44
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers
44
Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver
45
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver
45
Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers
46
Installing an SFP Transceiver
46
Removing an SFP Transceiver
46
Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables
47
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