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 9148T Fibre Channel Switch 5
CHAPTER 2
Switch Overview 5
Chassis Components 8
Fan Modules 8
Power Supplies 9
LEDs 10
Cabinet and Rack Installation 15
CHAPTER 3
Cabinet and Rack Requirements 15
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 15
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 16
Reference Perforated Cabinet 16
Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets 16
Installing the Cisco MDS 9148T Switch 19
CHAPTER 4
Preinstallation 19
Cisco MDS 9000 Series Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket 19
Shelf-Installation Guidelines 20
Before Installing the Shelf Brackets 20
Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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