Installing The Switch On The Shelf Brackets - Cisco MDS 9000 Series Rack Installation

Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Switch in a Rack

Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets

This section provides general instructions for installing the Cisco MDS 9250i switch on top of the shelf
brackets. For detailed installation instructions, see
Rack" section on page
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Cisco recommends that you use a mechanical lift when the chassis is being moved or lifted. The Cisco
Caution
MDS 9250i switch weighs approximately 449.5 lb (203.8 kg) when fully loaded with all modules and
power supplies.
Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
Note
for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information.
To install the Cisco MDS 9250i switch on top of the shelf brackets, follow these steps:
Verify that the shelf brackets are level and securely attached to the rack-mounting rails, and the rack is
Step 1
stabilized.
Slide the Cisco MDS 9250i switch onto the shelf brackets, ensuring it is squarely positioned.
Step 2
Attach the Cisco MDS 9250i switch to the rack-mounting rails. Slide the clip nuts over the holes on the
Step 3
nonthreaded rails on the rack. These clip nuts provide the threading for the screws that will secure the
chassis to the rack. Use the12 10-32 x 1/2 inch screws provided in this shelf bracket kit to secure the
chassis to the rack. See
Caution
Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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"Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Switch Chassis in a Rack" section on page
We recommend grounding the chassis, although the rack is already grounded. There is a
grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug.
"Installing the Cisco MDS 9250i Switch Chassis in a
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