Cisco MDS 9396S Manuals

Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2015-07-09 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883

Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch This chapter describes how to install the Cisco MDS 9396S switch and its components. Before you install, operate, or service the system, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family for important safety information. Note IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 Warning Each new switch requires a license; see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS Licensing Guide for instructions on installing a license. Note • Preinstallation, on page 2 • Installing the Switch, on page 5 • Grounding the Switch, on page 9 • Powering Up the Switch, on page 10 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch 1

Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch The Cisco MDS 9396S switch provides the following types of ports: • Console port—An RS-232 port that you can use to create a local management connection. • Management port—A 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port to access and manage the switch by IP address, such as through the CLI or Fabric Manager. • Fibre Channel ports—Fibre Channel ports that you can use to connect to the SAN, or for in-band management. • USB port—USB port that you can use for configuration file backups, log dumps, report captures, etc. This chapter describes how to connect the various components of the Cisco MDS 9396S switch. • Preparing for Network Connections, on page 1 • Connecting the Console Port, on page 1 • Connecting the Management Port, on page 4 • Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, on page 4 Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9396S switch, consider the following for each type of interface: • Cabling required for each interface type • Distance limitations for each signal type • Additional interface equipment needed Before installing the component, have all additional external equipment and cables available. Connecting the Console Port This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to perform the following functions: • Configure the switch from the CLI. Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch 1

Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch The Cisco MDS 9396T switch provides the following types of ports: • Console port—An RS-232 port that you can use to create a local management connection. • MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports—Two Ethernet ports that you can use to access and manage the switch by IP address, such as through the CLI or Fabric Manager. One of the Ethernet ports can also be used to export analytic data. • Fibre Channel ports—Fibre Channel ports that you can use to connect to the SAN, or for in-band management. • USB port—USB port that you can use for configuration file backups, and capturing logs to file. This chapter describes how to connect the various components of the Cisco MDS 9396T switch. • Preparing for Network Connections, on page 1 • Connecting the Console Port, on page 1 • Connecting the Management Port, on page 3 • Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, on page 4 • Powering Up the Switch, on page 8 Preparing for Network Connections When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco MDS 9396T switch, consider the following for each type of interface: • Cabling required for each interface type • Distance limitations for each signal type • Additional interface equipment needed Before installing the component, have all additional external equipment and cables available. Connecting the Console Port This section describes how to connect the RS-232 console port to a PC. The console port allows you to perform the following functions: Connecting the Cisco MDS 9396T Switch 1