Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware
Installation Guide
April 2008
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CONTENTS
New and Changed Information i-vii
Preface i-ix
Audience i-ix
Organization i-ix
Document Conventions i-x
Related Documentation i-xiii
Release Notes i-xiii
Compatibility Information i-xiii
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information i-xiii
Hardware Installation i-xiii
Cisco Fabric Manager i-xiv
Command-Line Interface i-xiv
Troubleshooting and Reference i-xiv
Installation and Configuration Note i-xiv
CHAPTER
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines i-xiv
1 Product Overview 1-1
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches 1-2
Cisco MDS 9134 Switch 1-2
Cisco MDS 9124 Switch 1-3
Cisco MDS 9140 Switch 1-4
Cisco MDS 9120 Switch 1-4
Power Supplies 1-4
Fan Modules 1-5
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports 1-6
Ports on the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch 1-6
Ports on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch 1-7
Ports on the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch 1-8
Switch LEDs 1-9
Supported SFP Transceivers 1-12
Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers 1-12
Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceivers 1-13
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CWDM Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceivers 1-13
CHAPTER
2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series 2-1
Preinstallation 2-2
Installation Options 2-2
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Required Equipment 2-4
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 2-4
Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack 2-5
Front-Facing Installation 2-6
Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance 2-11
Installing Front Rack Mount Brackets for Cabinets with 26 Inches or Greater of Rail Spacings 2-13
Installing Front Rack Mount Brackets for Cabinets with Less Than 26 Inches of Rail Spacings 2-14
Installing Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch Rear-Facing into Cabinet 2-15
Installing a Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or a Cisco MDS 9124 Switch Rear-Facing into Cabinet 2-17
Grounding the Switch 2-22
Starting Up the Switch 2-23
Removing and Installing Components 2-25
Removing and Installing Power Supplies 2-28
Removing Power Supplies 2-28
Installing Power Supplies 2-28
Removing and Installing Fan Modules 2-29
Removing a Fan Module on the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch, the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch, and the
Cisco MDS 9134 Switch
2-29
Installing a Fan Module 2-30
Verifying the Fan Module 2-31
CHAPTER
3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series 3-1
Preparing for Network Connections 3-1
Connecting the Console Port 3-1
Connecting the Console Port to a PC 3-2
Connecting a Modem to a Console Port 3-3
Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port 3-3
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port 3-4
Removing and Installing SFP Transceivers 3-4
Installing an SFP Transceiver 3-5
Removing an SFP Transceiver 3-6
Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers 3-7
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Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver 3-7
Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver 3-8
Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables 3-9
Contents
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
A Cabinet and Rack Installation A-1
Cabinet and Rack Requirements A-1
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks A-1
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets A-2
Reference Perforated Cabinet A-2
Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets A-3
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks A-3
Requirements Specific to Telco Racks A-3
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket A-3
Rack-Mounting Guidelines A-4
Before Installing the Shelf Brackets A-5
Required Equipment A-5
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco Rack A-5
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack A-7
Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets A-8
Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional) A-9
B Technical Specifications B-1
Switch Specifications B-1
Power Specifications B-2
General Power Supply Specifications B-3
Power Supply Requirements and Heat Dissipation Specifications B-3
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems B-4
SFP Transceiver Specifications B-4
Cisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers B-4
General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers B-5
Environmental and Electrical Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers B-6
Cisco Gigabit Ethernet/Fibre Channel Transceivers B-6
General Specifications for Cisco GE/FC SFP Transceivers B-6
Environmental and Electrical Specifications for Cisco GE/FC SFP Transceivers B-7
Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers B-7
General Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers B-8
Environmental and Electrical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers B-8
Optical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers B-9
X2 Transceiver Specifications B-10
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX
I
NDEX
C Cable and Port Specifications C-1
Cables and Adapters C-1
Console Port C-2
Console Port Pinouts C-2
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-25 Adapter C-2
Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter C-3
MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port C-3
Supported Power Cords and Plugs C-4
Power Cords C-4
Jumper Power Cord C-5
D Site Planning and Maintenance Records D-1
Site Preparation Checklist D-1
Contact and Site Information D-3
Chassis and Network Information D-4
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New and Changed Information
This Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide applies to all the Cisco MDS SAN-OS
releases.
Table 1 lists the new and changed features available with each Cisco MDS SAN-OS release for the Cisco
MDS 9100 Series.
Table 1 Documented Features for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Changed in
Feature Description
Cisco MDS
Fibre Channel
Bladeswitch
overview
Cisco MDS
9134 Switch
overview
Cisco MDS
9124 Switch
overview
Cisco MDS
9134 Switch
overview
Cisco MDS
9134 Switch
installation
Cisco MDS
9134 Switch
specifications
Cisco MDS
9124 Switch
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting chapter removed. Not release
Description of the Cisco MDS
Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for
IBM BladeCenter.
Description of NPIV support. 3.2(2c) Product Overview
Description of NPIV support. 3.2(2c) Product Overview
Description and illustrations of the
32-port 4-Gbps and 2-port
10-Gbps Cisco MDS 9134 Switch.
Description and illustrations of
installing the Cisco MDS 9134
Switch and removing it.
Switch specifications for the Cisco
MDS 9134 Switch, including
power supply requirements, heat
dissipation specifications, and X2
Transceiver Specifications.
Additional illustrations of the
24-port Cisco MDS 9124 Switch.
Release Where Documented
3.3(1a) Product Overview
chapter.
chapter.
chapter.
3.2(1) Product Overview
chapter.
3.2(1) Installing the Cisco MDS
9100 Series chapter.
3.2(1) Technical Specifications
appendix.
Not release
specific
specific
Installing the Cisco MDS
9100 Series chapter.
For troubleshooting
information, see the Cisco
MDS 9000 Family
Troubleshooting Guide.
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New and Changed Information
Table 1 Documented Features for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series (continued)
Changed in
Feature Description
Cisco MDS
9124 Switch
Rear-facing
chassis
installation
The 24-port Cisco MDS 9124
Switch.
Chassis installation for a cabinet
with insufficient front side
clearance.
Release Where Documented
3.1(1) This guide.
Not release
specific
Installing the Switch in a
Cabinet with Insufficient
Front Clearance,
page 2-11.
Jumper power
cord
Tel c o a n d E I A
Shelf Bracket
Kit
Console port to
modem
connection
Cisco MDS
9100 Series
Jumper power cord available for
use in cabinet.
A 2-RU shelf bracket kit that
allows single-user installation and
installation in a Telco rack.
Support for connecting the console
port on the Cisco MDS 9100
Series to a modem.
The 20-port Cisco MDS 9120
Switch and the 40-port Cisco MDS
Not release
specific
Not release
specific
Jumper Power Cord,
page C-5.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Telco and EIA S h e l f
Bracket, page A-3.
1.2(2a) Connecting the Console
Port, page 3-1.
1.2(1a) This guide.
9140 Switch.
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Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
Audience
To use this installation guide, you need to be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and
preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Product Overview Provides an overview of the Cisco MDS
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco
Chapter 3 Connecting the
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack
Appendix B Technical
MDS 9100 Series
Cisco MDS 9100
Series
Installation
Specifications
9100 Series Fixed Configuration Fabric
Switch and its components.
Describes how to install the Cisco MDS
9100 Series, and includes how to install
power supplies and fan modules.
Describes how to connect the Cisco MDS
9100 Series switch.
Provides guidelines for selecting an
enclosed cabinet, and the procedure for
installing a switch using the optional Telco
and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit.
Lists the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch
specifications, and includes safety
information, site requirements, and power
connections.
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Chapter Title Description
Appendix CCable and Port
Specifications
Appendix D Site Planning and
Maintenance
Records
Document Conventions
Notes use the following conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
manual.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Preface
Lists cable and port specifications for the
Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch.
Provides site planning and maintenance
records.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
Warning
Waarschuwing
Varoitus
damage or loss of data.
Warnings use the following conventions:
TThis warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each
warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that
accompanied this device.
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die
lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat
werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen
betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen
om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in
deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het document Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information (Informatie over naleving van veiligheids- en andere
voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten.
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa
ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota
selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista
onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten
käännökset löydät laitteen mukana olevasta Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information -kirjasesta (määräysten noudattaminen ja tietoa
turvallisuudesta).
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Attention
Warnung
Avvertenza
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une
situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de
travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les
circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment
utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des
traductions d’avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez le
document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformité aux
règlements et consignes de sécurité) qui accompagne cet appareil.
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die
zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an
irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen
Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Übersetzungen der in dieser
Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Dokument
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informationen zu
behördlichen Vorschriften und Sicherheit), das zusammen mit diesem Gerät
geliefert wurde.
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe
causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi
apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed
essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La
traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nel
documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformità alle
norme e informazioni sulla sicurezza) che accompagna questo dispositivo.
Advarsel
Aviso
¡Advertencia!
Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre
til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de
faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med
vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. Hvis du vil se oversettelser av
de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i dokumentet
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Overholdelse av forskrifter og
sikkerhetsinformasjon) som ble levert med denne enheten.
Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe
poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer
equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos
eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis
acidentes. Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação,
consulte o documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
(Informação de Segurança e Disposições Reguladoras) que acompanha este
dispositivo.
Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física.
Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la
corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de
prevención de accidentes. Para ver una traducción de las advertencias que
aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el documento titulado Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information (Información sobre seguridad y
conformidad con las disposiciones reglamentarias) que se acompaña con
este dispositivo.
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Varning!
Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan
leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara
medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att
förebygga skador. Se förklaringar av de varningar som förkommer i denna
publikation i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
(Efterrättelse av föreskrifter och säkerhetsinformation), vilket medföljer
denna anordning.
Related Documentation
The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family includes the following documents. To find a
document online, use the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Documentation Locator at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5989/products_documentation_roadmap09186a00804500c1.html.
Release Notes
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Releases
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Storage Services Interface Images
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS 9000 EPLD Images
Compatibility Information
• Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Hardware and Software Compatibility Information
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Interoperability Support Matrix
• Cisco MDS Storage Services Module Interoperability Support Matrix
• Cisco MDS NX-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for Storage Service Interface Images
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Hardware Installation
• Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch Quick Start Guide
• Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
• Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide
• Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Cisco Fabric Manager
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Database Schema
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Data Mobility Manager Configuration Guide
Command-Line Interface
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Services Module Software Installation and Upgrade Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Quick Configuration Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference
Intelligent Storage Networking Services Configuration Guides
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Data Mobility Manager Configuration Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Secure Erase Configuration Guide - For Cisco MDS 9500 and 9200 Series
Troubleshooting and Reference
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Troubleshooting Guide
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family MIB Quick Reference
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family SMI-S Programming Reference
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family System Messages Reference
Installation and Configuration Note
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family SSM Configuration Note
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family Port Analyzer Adapter Installation and Configuration Note
• Cisco 10-Gigabit X2 Transceiver Module Installation Note
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family CWDM SFP Installation Note
• Cisco MDS 9000 Family CWDM Passive Optical System Installation Note
•
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Guidelines
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional
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revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
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CHAP T E R
1
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches provide an intelligent, cost-effective, and
small-profile switching platform for small- and medium-sized storage environments. The
Cisco MDS 9100 Series also provides full-feature capability with the Cisco MDS 9500 Series multilayer
directors for a transparent, end-to-end service delivery in large data-center core-edge deployments.
The Cisco MDS 9100 Series includes four fixed configuration fabric switches:
• The Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch is a 32-port 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing Fibre
Channel and 2-port 10-Gbps switch.
• The Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch is a 24-port, 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing Fibre
Channel port switch.
• The Cisco MDS 9140 is a 40-port Fibre Channel switch.
• The Cisco MDS 9120 is a 20-port Fibre Channel switch.
The Cisco MDS 9100 Series is packaged in compact 1-RU enclosures with redundant hot-swappable
power supplies. The Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch also include two
hot-swappable fan modules. Management access is provided through 10/100 Ethernet and serial console
interfaces.
The Cisco MDS 9100 Series provides the following features:
• High port density at 40, 32, 24, or 20 ports per 1 RU.
• Port interfaces that support field-replaceable, hot-swappable small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
transceivers.
• Redundant and hot-swappable power supplies for high availability.
• Hot-swappable fan modules in the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch, Cisco MDS 9134 Switch, and the
Cisco MDS 9120 Switch.
• Front to back airflow.
• Cisco MDS SAN-OS multilayer intelligent software.
• Full compatibility with the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
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Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches
The Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch and the Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch also
provide the following features:
• On-Demand Port activation licensing that provides 8-, 16-, and 24-port configurations in the
Cisco MDS 9124 Switch to optimize price and scalability. By default, the first 8 ports on the
Cisco MDS 9124 Switch are licensed.
• On-Demand Port activation licensing provides 24 licensed ports by default in the Cisco MDS 9134
Switch. Port capacity can be increased on-site to 32 ports with an additional license. The 10 Gbps
ports are also available through an additional license.
• Stacking of the Cisco MDS 9134 Switches by using copper X2 CX4 transceivers to expand up to 64
ports.
• Quick configuration wizard that provides an easy-to-use interface allowing you to quickly enable
server access to storage devices.
For a list of features supported on the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch and for
information on how to configure the Cisco MDS 9100 Series, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric
Manager Configuration Guide and the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide.
This chapter describes hardware information about the Cisco MDS 9100 Series and its components, and
it includes the following sections:
• Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, page 1-2
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• Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter, page 1-5
• Power Supplies, page 1-6
• Fan Modules, page 1-6
• Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports, page 1-7
• Switch LEDs, page 1-10
• Supported SFP Transceivers, page 1-13
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches
This section describes the four Cisco MDS 9100 Series configurations:
• Cisco MDS 9134 Switch, page 1-3
• Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, page 1-4
• Cisco MDS 9140 Switch, page 1-4
• Cisco MDS 9120 Switch, page 1-5
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Cisco MDS 9134 Switch
The Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch has a total of 32 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing Fibre
Channel ports, and 2 10-Gbps ports. The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch (see Figure 1-1) features On-Demand
Port activation licensing. By default, the first 24 ports are licensed. An additional license is required for
the remaining 8 ports. The 2 10-Gbps ports are not licensed by default. They require a separate license.
Two Cisco MDS 9134 Switches can be stacked by using copper CX4 X2 transceivers. By means of the
stacked switch configuration, two Cisco MDS 9134 Switches enable 48 ports and/or 64 ports. For
information on stacked switch installation, see Installing Cisco MDS 9134 48-Port and 64-Port
Stackable Bundles, page 2-21.
Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch supports N port identifier virtualization (NPIV). NPIV can
assign multiple FC IDs to a single N port. This feature allows multiple applications on the N port to use
different identifiers and allows access control, zoning, and port security at the application level. For a
list of features supported on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric
Manager Configuration Guide and the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide.
Figure 1-1 Cisco MDS 9134 Switch
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Cisco MDS 9124 Switch
The Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch has a total of 24 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing Fibre
Channel ports. The Cisco MDS 9124 Switch features On-Demand Port Licensing. You can activate
licensing in 8-port increments with each on-demand port activation license for up to a total of 24 ports.
By default, the first 8 ports are licensed. Two additional licenses are required to license all 24 ports. See
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2 Cisco MDS 9124 Switch
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Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch supports N port identifier virtualization (NPIV). NPIV can
assign multiple FC IDs to a single N port. This feature allows multiple applications on the N port to use
different identifiers and allows access control, zoning, and port security at the application level
For a list of features supported on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric
Manager Configuration Guide and the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide.
Cisco MDS 9140 Switch
The Cisco MDS 9140 Switch has a total of 40 1/2-Gbps autosensing, optionally configurable ports. The
first eight ports on the left-hand side are the bandwidth-optimized ports. They are delineated by a white
border. The remaining eight groups of four ports each are the host optimized port groups. See Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3 Cisco MDS 9140 Switch
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The Cisco MDS 9120 Switch has a total of 20 1/2-Gbps autosensing, optionally configurable ports. The
first group of four ports on the left-hand side are the bandwidth-optimized ports. They are delineated by
a white border. The remaining four groups of four ports each are the host optimized port groups. See
Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4 Cisco MDS 9120 Switch
Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter
Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter
The Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter is designed for IBM BladeCenter
environments. The Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch is based on the Cisco MDS 9000 Family SAN
switching technology, which integrates the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of switches and directors into a
blade-switch architecture. The advanced architecture of the Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for
IBM BladeCenter, along with 4-GB technology, provides outstanding performance between
Bladeswitches and the rest of the Fibre Channel infrastructure.
The Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter provides 4-GB Fibre Channel
performance to blade-server switching. It also provides network intelligence features such as virtual
SANs (VSANs), quality of service (QoS), and N-port interface virtualization (NPIV). It also offers
nondisruptive software upgrades and on-demand port activation and is the most complete embedded
Fibre Channel switching available for the IBM BladeCenter, BladeCenter-T, and BladeCenter-H
platforms.
The Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter provides up to 20 nonblocking 1-, 2-,
and 4-GB Fibre Channel ports that are available in two configurations: 7 internal ports and 3 external
ports, or 14 internal ports and 6 external ports. Each port provides line-rate performance up to 4-GB
without any performance loss for integrated features such as VSANs, QoS, or Network Address
Translation (NAT). The Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter supports up to 16
VSANs per blade switch.
Each external port on the Cisco MDS FC Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter also provides line-rate
performance up to 4-GB for Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) or additional device connectivity such as storage
or host bus adapters (HBAs).
The Cisco SAN-OS software provides role-based access control (RBAC) for management access of the
Cisco Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter command-line interface (CLI) and Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP). For more information, see the Cisco 9000 Family Command
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Power Supplies
The Cisco MDS 9100 Series supports dual AC power supplies. Each power supply provides sufficient
power to maintain switch operation in the event of a single power supply failure. Power supplies are hot
swappable and can be individually replaced without disruption to the system. (See the “Power
Specifications” section on page B-2.)
Caution Power supplies for the Cisco 9100 Series look similar but they differ slightly. Be sure to use the correct
power supply designated for your Cisco 9100 Series switch. Using an incorrect power supply will not
provide redundant power in the case of a power supply failure.
The power supply has two LEDs, AC ok and DC ok. Power supply status is also indicated on a front
panel LED.
Procedures for replacing and installing the power supplies are available in the “Removing and Installing
Components” section on page 2-26.
The Cisco MDS 9124 Switch includes a front panel reset button that resets the switch without cycling
the power.
The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch includes a reset button on the left side of the switch as shown in Figure 1-5.
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Figure 1-5 Reset Button on the Side of the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch
Fan Modules
The Cisco MDS 9140 Switch, the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch, and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch support
two hot-swappable fan modules that allow the switches to continue to run if a fan module is removed,
provided that the preset temperature thresholds have not been exceeded. You can swap out a fan module
without having to bring the system down. Each fan module on the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch has two fans.
The Cisco MDS 9124 Switch includes three fixed fans and an additional fan in each removable power
supply. For normal operation, the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch requires four fans.
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Caution The Cisco MDS 9000 Family has internal temperature sensors that are capable of shutting down the
system if the temperature at different points within the chassis exceed certain safety thresholds. To be
effective, the temperature sensors require the presence of airflow; therefore, in the event a fan module is
removed from the chassis, the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco 9120 Switch will shut down after
five minutes to prevent potentially undetectable overheating. However, the switches will shut down
sooner if the higher-level temperature threshold is exceeded. For normal operation, the Cisco MDS 9124
Switch requires four fans. When fewer than four fans are operating on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, the
switch will shut down.
Except for the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch, the fan modules each have one Status LED. The
Cisco MDS 9134 Switch fan modules do not have a Status LED. Fan module status is also indicated on
a front panel LED.
Procedures for replacing and installing the fan modules are available in the “Removing and Installing
Components” section on page 2-26.
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports
The Cisco MDS 9100 Series provides host, target, and Inter-Switch Link (ISL) connectivity.
Ports on the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch
The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch provides up to 32 autosensing and autonegotiating Fibre Channel ports
capable of speeds of 1, 2, and 4 Gbps. The first 24 ports are licensed by default. On-Demand Port
Activation Licensing allows expansion to 32 ports, with additional ports available as an 8-port group.
The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch also offers two 10-Gbps ports. Table 1-1 shows the mapping of ports to
port groups.
Table 1-1 Port Group Mapping on the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch
Ports Port Group
Front panel fc1/1–4 Port group 0
Front panel fc1/5–8 Port group 1
Front panel fc1/9–12 Port group 2
Front panel fc1/13–16 Port group 3
Front panel fc1/17–20 Port group 4
Front panel fc1/21–24 Port group 5
Front panel fc1/25–28 Port group 6
Front panel fc1/29–32 Port group 7
10-Gbps ports Port group 8 and 9
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All 32 4-Gbps ports and 2 10-Gbps ports can operate at line rate concurrently. In addition, the 10-Gbps
ports can be activated independently at 24- or 32-port configurations.
A 64-port switch can be formed by stacking two Cisco MDS 9134 Switches together using a copper CX4
X2 transceiver.
The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch includes hot-swappable SFP interfaces. All SFP interfaces are 1, 2, and 4
Gbps, with autosensing capabilities. Individual ports can be configured with either short- or
long-wavelength SFP optics for connectivity up to 860 meters and 10 kilometers, respectively. The two
10-Gbps ports support X2 form factor optics, either copper or optical.
For more information about on-demand port licensing, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI
Configuration Guide and the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide.
Figure 1-6 shows the Cisco MDS 9134 ports.
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1 Console port 4 8 on-demand ports
2 10/100 Ethernet management port 5 2 10-Gbps ports
3 24 default licensed ports
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The Cisco MDS 9124 Switch has 24 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing and autonegotiating Fibre Channel
ports with on-demand port activation licensing.
The on-demand ports are licensed in groups of eight. By default, an on-demand license for the first eight
ports (ports 1 through 8) is included with the switch. You can transfer that license to other ports on the
switch or obtain extra licenses to make more ports on the switch available. You can activate additional
ports in 8-port increments with each on-demand port license. To purchase additional on-demand port
licenses, contact your customer service representative and refer to Part Number M9124PL8-4G=.
For more information about on-demand port licensing, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI
Configuration Guide and the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide. See
Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-7 Cisco MDS 9124 Ports
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports
1 Console port 3 8 default licensed ports
2 10/100 Ethernet management port 4 16 on-demand ports
Ports on the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch
On the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch, bandwidth optimized ports are on the
left side of the front panel, surrounded by a white border. These ports are best used for applications
requiring very high bandwidth: for example, ISL connections between switches and high-performance
host or target controllers. These ports support a sustained data rate of up to 2 Gbps in each direction, on
all ports simultaneously.
Host optimized ports are best for all but the most bandwidth intensive connections and are typically used
to connect host devices (servers) to the SAN. These ports are organized into four port groups.
The four ports within a port group share access to a single internal channel resulting in a subscription
ratio of approximately 3.2:1.
Tip For full 2-Gbps bandwidth between two devices using host optimized ports, connect one device to the
first port group and connect the second device to the second port group.
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Only the first port in each four-port group can be an Inter-Switch Link (ISL). If the first port is an ISL,
the other three ports in the group are disabled. See Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-8 Cisco MDS 9140 and Cisco MDS 9120 Switch Ports
1 Console port 3 Bandwidth optimized switching
ports
2 10/100 Ethernet management port 4 Host optimized switching port
groups
Switch LEDs
The front panel of the Cisco MDS 9100 Series includes the LEDs shown in Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, and
Figure 1-11. You can use the LEDs on this panel to quickly identify system status.
Figure 1-9 Cisco MDS 9134 Switch LEDs
1 Switch status LED 4 10/100 Ethernet management port link LED
2 Power supply LED 5 10/100 Ethernet management port activity
3 Fan module status LED
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1 Switch status LED 3 Fan module status LED
2 Power supply LED 4 Reset button
Switch LEDs
Figure 1-11 Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and Cisco MDS 9120 Switch LEDs
1 Switch status LED 5 10/100 Ethernet management port
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2 Power supply LED 6 Top port link LED
3 Fan module status LED 7 Bottom port link LED
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Table 1-2 describes the front panel LEDs for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series.
Table 1-2 Switching Module LEDs
LED Status Description
Switch status Green All diagnostics pass. The module is operational (normal
initialization sequence).
Orange The module is booting or running diagnostics (normal
initialization sequence).
Switch temperature is high. (A minor threshold was exceeded
during environmental monitoring.)
Red The diagnostic test failed. The module is not operational
because a fault occurred during the initialization sequence.
Switch overheated. (A major threshold was exceeded during
environmental monitoring.)
Power supply
status
Green Both power supplies are working.
Orange One power supply has failed or has been removed.
Red or all LEDs off Both power supplies have failed.
Fan module
status
Green Both fan modules are working properly.
Orange One of the fan modules has failed.
Red Both fan modules have failed.
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port activity
Intermittent
Traffic is on the management port.
flashing green
Green Management port is active.
Red Management port is not active.
Port speed On 2-Gbps mode.
Off 1-Gbps mode.
Port link Solid green Link is up.
Steady flashing
Link is up (beacon used to identify port).
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Link is up (traffic on port).
flashing green
Solid orange Link is disabled by software.
Flashing orange A fault condition exists.
1. The flashing green light turns on automatically when an external loopback is detected that causes the interfaces to be isolated.
The flashing green light overrides the beacon mode configuration. The state of the LED is restored to reflect the beacon mode
configuration after the external loopback is removed.
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Supported SFP Transceivers
The following types of SFP transceivers are available from Cisco Systems and are supported on the
Cisco MDS 9100 Series:
• Fibre Channel SFP transceivers, in either short wavelength (SWL) or long wavelength (LWL)
• Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers, in either SWL or LWL
• Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet course wavelength division multiplexers (CWDM)
SFP transceivers, which can be used for extended long wavelength (ELWL) transmission or for
CWDM
Note Switches running Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.1(1a) or later support combination Fibre
Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers.
SFP transceivers are field-replaceable. You can use any combination of SFP transceivers that are
supported by the switch. The only restrictions are that SWL transceivers must be paired with SWL
transceivers, and LWL transceivers with LWL transceivers, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated
cable length for reliable communications.
Supported SFP Transceivers
For the list of supported SFP transceivers, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes. For more
information about a specific Cisco SFP transceiver, see the “SFP Transceiver Specifications” section on
page B-4. SFP transceivers can be ordered separately or with the Cisco MDS 9100 Series.
Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded
with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements
for the switch.
Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers
Cisco Fibre Channel SFP transceivers are available in SWL or LWL versions. Both versions are
1-Gbps/2-Gbps capable. The Cisco MDS 9124 Switch supports 4-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP transceivers.
Cisco Fibre Channel SFP transceivers have LC connectors and comply with 1-, 2-, and 4 Gbps
Fibre Channel standards as defined in FC-PI 10.0 2.
Transmission ranges for 2 Gbps are as follows:
• Long wavelength: Up to 6.2 miles (10 km) on 9-micron single-mode fiber
• Short wavelength: Up to 328 yards (300 m) on 50-micron multi-mode fiber
• Short wavelength: Up to 164 yards (150 m) on 62.5-micron multi-mode fiber
Transmission ranges for 4 Gbps are as follows:
• Long wavelength: Up to 6.2 miles (10 km) on 9-micron single-mode fiber
• Short wavelength: Up to 546 yards (500 m) on 50-micron multi-mode fiber
• Short wavelength: Up to 328 yards (300 m) on 62.5-micron multi-mode fiber
For transceiver specifications, see Appendix C, “Cable and Port Specifications.”
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Supported SFP Transceivers
Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceivers
The combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers from Cisco Systems are available in
SWL or LWL versions for the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch. Both versions
are 1-Gbps and 2-Gbps capable.
The combination SFP transceivers from Cisco Systems have LC connectors and comply with 1-Gbps and
2-Gbps Fibre Channel as defined in FC-PI 10.0 2 and Gigabit Ethernet as defined in IEEE 802.3z.
Transmission ranges are as follows:
• Long wavelength: Up to 6.2 miles (10 km) on 9-micron single mode fiber
• Short wavelength: Up to 328 yards (300 m) on 50-micron multi-mode fiber
• Short wavelength: Up to 164 yards (150 m) on 62.5-micron multi-mode fiber
For transceiver specifications, see Appendix C, “Cable and Port Specifications.”
CWDM Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceivers
All Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet ports in the Cisco MDS 9100 Series support CWDM SFP
transceivers.
The Cisco CWDM SFP transceivers have LC connectors and support both Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre
Channel (1-Gbps / 2-Gbps). They match the wavelength plan of Cisco CWDM GBICs and Cisco CWDM
optical add/drop multiplexers (OADMs).
CWDM SFP transceivers can be used in two ways:
• CWDM transmission can send and receive up to eight laser wavelengths carrying different signals
simultaneously on the same optical fiber, using an OADM.
• ELWL signals can transmit over longer distances than LWL SFP transceivers.
There are eight different “colors” of CWDM SFP transceivers, one for each fixed wavelength. The fiber
optic cables from the CWDM SFP transceivers must be connected to an OADM, which combines the
wavelengths of the different outgoing signals into one composite send signal, and separates the received
transmissions into the different wavelengths and sends them to the corresponding CWDM SFP
transceiver.
For detailed transceiver specifications, see Appendix C, “Cable and Port Specifications.”
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Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9100 Series and its components, and it includes the
following information:
• Preinstallation, page 2-2
• Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack, page 2-5
• Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance, page 2-11
• Installing Cisco MDS 9134 48-Port and 64-Port Stackable Bundles, page 2-21
• Grounding the Switch, page 2-23
• Starting Up the Switch, page 2-24
• Removing and Installing Components, page 2-26
Note Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information.
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Warning
Warning
Warning
Note Each new switch requires a license; see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Guide and the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide for instructions on installing a license.
Preinstallation
This section includes the following information:
• Installation Options, page 2-2
• Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
• Required Equipment, page 2-4
• Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch, page 2-4
Installation Options
The Cisco MDS 9100 Series can be installed using the following methods:
• In an open EIA rack, using:
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The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the
rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the
rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
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