Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.Tip
The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any
items are 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
the Cisco Technical Support.
Note
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
•
Any optional items 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
•
Effect of damage on the installation
3
Check to be sure that all of the power supplies and the fan trays have the expected direction of airflow.
Port-side intake airflow modules have a red coloring, and port-side exhaust airflow modules have blue
coloring. For more information, see thePower Supplies and Fan Modules sections.
Installing the Switch
This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit to install the Cisco MDS 9132T switch into a cabinet or
rack that meets the requirements described in the Cabinet and Rack Requirements section.
Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets (Optional)
This section provides general instructions for installing the switch on top of the shelf brackets.
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