Cisco MDS 9700 Series User Manual

• Power cords for 3.5-kW HVAC/HVDC power supplies are 14 feet (4.26 m) long.
• Where necessary, have a seismic rating of Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) Zone 3 or
Zone 4, per GR-63-CORE.
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the Cisco MDS 9718 Chassis
To correctly install the switch in a cabinet that is located in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle environment, you should fit
the cabinet with baffles to prevent exhaust air from recirculating into the chassis air intake. Work with your
cabinet vendors to determine which of their cabinets meet the following requirements or see the Cisco Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) for recommendations:
• The height of the rack or cabinet must accommodate the 25 RU (43.75 inches or 111.1 cm) height of the
switch and its bottom support bracket.
• Minimum gross load rating of 2000 lb (907.2 kg) (static load rating) if supporting two switches.
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the Cisco MDS 9710 Chassis
The rack must meet the following requirements:
• The minimum vertical rack space per chassis is 24.5 inches (62.2 cm) or 14 RU.
• The width between the mounting rails must be at least 17.75 inches (45.1 cm). For four-post EIA racks,
this is the distance between the two front rails and rear rails.
To correctly install the switch in a cabinet that is located in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle environment, you should fit
the cabinet with baffles to prevent exhaust air from recirculating into the chassis air intake. Work with your
cabinet vendors to determine which of their cabinets meet the following requirements or see the Cisco Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) for recommendations:
• The height of the rack or cabinet must accommodate the 14-RU (24.5 inches or 62.2 cm) height of the
switch and its bottom support bracket.
• Minimum gross load rating of 2000 lb (907.2 kg) (static load rating) if supporting three switches.
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the Cisco MDS 9706 Chassis
To correctly install the switch in a cabinet that is located in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle environment, you should fit
the cabinet with baffles to prevent exhaust air from recirculating into the chassis air intake. Work with your
cabinet vendors to determine which of their cabinets meet the following requirements or see the Cisco Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) for recommendations:
• The height of the rack or cabinet must accommodate the 9 RU (15.75 inches or 40.0 cm) height of the
switch and its bottom support bracket. The bottom support bracket ships as a part of the accessory kit
for the switch.
• Minimum gross load rating of 2000 lb (907.2 kg) (static load rating) if supporting four switches.
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Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the Cisco MDS 9718 Chassis

Cisco MDS 9700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MDS 9700 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English