Installing a Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
This chapter describes how to install a Cisco MDS 9132T switch and its components.
Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for
the Cisco MDS 9000 Family document for important safety information.
Warning
Warning
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
Each new switch requires a license. See the Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS Licensing Guide for instructions
on installing a license.
• Preinstallation, on page 1
• Installing the Switch, on page 7
• Grounding the Switch, on page 15
• Installing and Removing Components, on page 16
Preinstallation
This section includes the following information:
Installation Options
A Cisco MDS 9132T Switch can be installed using the following methods:
• 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
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Cisco MDS 9000 Series Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket
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 Series 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. After the front rack-mount brackets are securely
attached to the rack-mounting rails, the shelf bracket can be removed.
The Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket kit supports the following configurations:
• A Cisco MDS 9132T Switch in a two-post Telco rack
• A Cisco MDS 9132T Switch in a four-post EIA rack
Note
Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch
supplier.
Installing a Cisco MDS 9132T Switch
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
Caution
• If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is otherwise stabilized.
• If you are 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 shelf brackets if only two posts are used.
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:
Part DescriptionQuantity
Slider brackets2
Shelf brackets2
Crossbar1
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10-32 x 3/8-in. Phillips pan-head screws2
12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws16
10-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws16
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Required Equipment
You need the following equipment for this installation:
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure and level (to ensure that shelf brackets are at level with each other)
• NEBS plate - If the airflow is port-side intake
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco Rack
The following figure shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a two-post Telco rack:
Figure 1: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Telco Rack
Required Equipment
10-32 screws3Rack-mounting post1
Crossbar4Shelf bracket2
To install the shelf brackets in a Telco rack, follow these steps:
Step 1 Position a shelf bracket inside a rack-mounting post as shown in Figure 1: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Telco
Rack, on page 3 and align the screw holes at the front of the shelf bracket with the holes in the rack-mounting post.
Then, attach the shelf bracket to the rack-mounting post using a minimum of four 12-24 or 10-24 screws.
Note
The bottom hole of the shelf bracket should align with the bottom hole (the hole immediately above the 1/2 in.
spacing) of a rack unit on the rack-mounting post.
Step 2 Repeat Step 1 with the other shelf brackets.
Step 3 Verify that the shelf brackets are at the same height (using the level or tape measure, as desired).
Step 4 Attach the crossbar to the rear of the shelf brackets, as shown in Figure 1: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Telco
Rack, on page 3, using the 10-32 screws.
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Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack
The following figure shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a four-post EIA rack:
Figure 2: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into an EIA Rack
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Crossbar4Rack-mounting post1
10-32 screws5Shelf bracket2
Slider post3
To install the shelf brackets in an EIA rack, follow these steps:
Step 1 Position a shelf bracket inside the rack-mounting posts, as shown in Figure 2: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into an
EIA Rack, on page 4. Align the screw holes at the front of the shelf bracket with the holes in the front rack-mounting
post. Then, attach the shelf bracket to the front rack-mounting post using a minimum of four 12-24 or 10-24 screws.
Note
The bottom hole of the shelf bracket should align with the bottom hole (the hole immediately above the 1/2 in.
spacing) of a rack unit on the rack-mounting post.
Step 2 Repeat Step 1 with the other shelf brackets.
Step 3 Verify that the shelf brackets are at the same height (using the level or tape measure, as desired).
Step 4 Attach the crossbar to the shelf brackets, as shown in Figure 2: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into an EIA Rack, on page
4, using the 10-32 screws.
Step 5 Insert the slider posts into the shelf brackets, as shown in Figure 2: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into an EIA Rack, on
page 4. Attach them to the rear rack-mounting posts, using a minimum of four 12-24 or 10-24 screws.
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Preinstallation Guidelines
Airflow Considerations
The switch comes with fan modules and power-supply modules that have either port-side intake or port-side
exhaust airflow for cooling the switch. If you are positioning the port-end of the switch in a cold aisle, make
sure that the switch has a port-side intake fan and power supply modules with red colorings. If you are
positioning the fan and power supply modules in a cold aisle, make sure that the switch has port-side exhaust
fan and power supply modules with blue colorings. All fan modules and power-supply modules must have
the same direction of airflow.
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
To connect to the Cisco MDS 9132T switch AC power supplies to the site power source, follow these guidelines:
• Each power supply should have its own dedicated branch circuit.
• Circuits should be sized according to local and national codes.
• The AC power receptacles that are used to plug in the chassis must be the grounding type. The grounding
conductors that connect to the receptacles should connect to protective earth ground in the service
equipment.
Preinstallation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing the Cisco MDS 9132T switch:
• 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.
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the switch to allow for servicing the switch and for adequate
airflow. The airflow requirements are listed the Technical Specifications section.
• Ensure that you are positioning the switch in a rack so that it takes in cold air from the cold aisle and
sends out air to the hot aisle. For more informatiom, see the Airflow Considerations section.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the heat-dissipation requirements listed in the Technical
Specifications section.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the Cabinet and Rack Installation section.
• Ensure that the chassis is adequately grounded. If the switch is not mounted on a grounded rack, we
recommend that you connect both the system ground on the chassis and the site power ground to an earth
ground.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Technical Specifications section.
If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Caution
Avoid UPS types that use ferro-resonant technology. These UPS types can become
unstable with systems such as the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, which can in turn
have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic
patterns.
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Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
• 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.
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Caution
To prevent loss of input power, ensure that the total maximum loads on the circuits
supplying power to the switch are within current ratings for wiring and breakers.
• As you install and configure the switch, record the information listed in the Site Planning and Maintenance
Records section.
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
Caution
When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules using only the carrier edges. An
ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For an ESD socket to be effective, the chassis must be grounded
through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal connection with a grounded rack.
Tip
Retain the shipping container in case the chassis has to be shipped in the future.
Note
The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurs during transportation, or if any
item is missing, contact your customer representative immediately. If you purchased Cisco support through
a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you purchased support directly from Cisco, contact Cisco
Technical Support.
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
1. Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and verify
that you have received all items, including the following:
• Grounding lug kit
• Rack-mount kit
• ESD wrist strap
• Cables and connectors
• Optional items, if any, ordered
2. Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage, to your customer service representative. Have
the following information ready:
• Invoice number of shipper (see packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
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