Cisco MDS 9100 Series User Manual

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Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Site Planning and Maintenance Records
This appendix includes a site planning checklist and maintenance records to use when installing the
Cisco MDS 9148S Multilayer Fabric Switch, and it includes the following sections:
• Site Preparation Checklist, page 1-71
• Contact and Site Information, page 1-73
• Chassis and Network Information, page 1-74
Note For information about how to query the switch for configuration information, see the Cisco NX-OS
Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
Site Preparation Checklist
Planning the location and layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful
switch operation, ventilation, and accessibility. Table 1-1 lists the site planning tasks that we recommend
completing before installing the Cisco MDS 9148S Switch.
Consider heat dissipation when sizing the air-conditioning requirements for an installation. See
Table 1-1 for environmental requirements and Table 1-4 for power and heat ratings.

Cisco MDS 9100 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MDS 9100 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English