CONTENTS
Preface 1
CHAPTER 1
Preface 1
Audience 1
Document Conventions 1
Related Documentation 2
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request 2
Overview of Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Switch 5
CHAPTER 2
Chassis Components 5
Front View 6
Rear View 7
LEDs 8
Fan Modules 11
Power Supplies 11
Cabinet and Rack Installation 13
CHAPTER 3
Cabinet and Rack Requirements 13
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 13
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 14
Reference Perforated Cabinet 14
Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets 14
Installing the Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Switch 17
CHAPTER 4
Preinstallation 17
Cisco MDS 9000 Series Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket 17
Shelf-Installation Guidelines 18
Cisco MDS 9148V-K9 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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