Cisco MDS 9700 Series User Manual

• Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation
requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the Cisco MDS 9700 Series switch
to proper grounding facilities.
• Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of the DC lug
• Wire-stripping tool
For the Cisco MDS 9700 Series, you need a mechanical lift to handle the weight of the fully-loaded chassis.
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing a Cisco MDS 9700 Series chassis.
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the chassis. We recommend that you
use the site planning tasks listed in Appendix 8, “Site Planning and Maintenance Records.”
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the switch to allow for servicing the switch and for adequate
air flow. Air flow requirements are listed in Appendix 6, “Technical Specifications” .
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the heat dissipation requirements listed in Appendix 6, “Technical
Specifications.”
• Ensure that the rack meets the requirements listed in Appendix 2, “Rack Requirements.”
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in Appendix 6, “Technical Specifications.”
You can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become
unstable with systems such as the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, which can have
substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns.
Caution
• Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. For North America:
• The 3000-W AC power supplies require a 20-A circuit.
If you are using 200/240 VAC power sources in North America, the circuits must be protected by
two-pole circuit breakers.
To prevent loss of input power, ensure that the total maximum loads on the circuits
supplying power are within the current ratings of the wiring and breakers.
Caution
• Record your installation and configuration information as you work. See Appendix 8, “Site Planning
and Maintenance Records.”
• Use the following screw torques when installing the switch:
• Captive screws: 4 in-lb
• M3 screws: 4 in-lb
• M4 screws: 12 in-lb
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Installing the Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switches
Installation Guidelines

Cisco MDS 9700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	MDS 9700 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English