Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide April 2008 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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Contents CWDM Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceivers CHAPTER 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series 1-13 2-1 Preinstallation 2-2 Installation Options 2-2 Installation Guidelines 2-3 Required Equipment 2-4 Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack Front-Facing Installation 2-6 2-4 2-5 Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance 2-11 Installing Front Rack Mount Brackets for Cabinets with 26 Inches or Greater of Rail Sp
Contents Installing a Cable into an SFP Transceiver 3-7 Removing a Cable from an SFP Transceiver 3-8 Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables APPENDIX A Cabinet and Rack Installation 3-9 A-1 Cabinet and Rack Requirements A-1 General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks A-1 Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets A-2 Reference Perforated Cabinet A-2 Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets A-3 Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks A-3 Requirements Specific to Telco Racks A-
Contents APPENDIX Cable and Port Specifications C Cables and Adapters C-1 C-1 Console Port C-2 Console Port Pinouts C-2 Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-25 Adapter C-2 Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter C-3 MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port C-3 Supported Power Cords and Plugs Power Cords C-4 Jumper Power Cord C-5 APPENDIX D C-4 Site Planning and Maintenance Records Site Preparation Checklist D-1 D-1 Contact and Site Information D-3 Chassis and Ne
Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m New and Changed Information This Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide applies to all the Cisco MDS SAN-OS releases. Table 1 lists the new and changed features available with each Cisco MDS SAN-OS release for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series.
New and Changed Information Table 1 Documented Features for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series (continued) Changed in Release Where Documented The 24-port Cisco MDS 9124 Switch. 3.1(1) This guide. Rear-facing chassis installation Chassis installation for a cabinet with insufficient front side clearance. Not release specific Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance, page 2-11. Jumper power cord Jumper power cord available for use in cabinet.
Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Preface This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation. Audience To use this installation guide, you need to be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably be an electronic or electromechanical technician.
Preface Chapter Title Description Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications Lists cable and port specifications for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch. Appendix D Site Planning and Maintenance Records Provides site planning and maintenance records. Document Conventions Notes use the following conventions: Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual. Cautions use the following conventions: Caution Means reader be careful.
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Preface Cisco Fabric Manager • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Database Schema • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Data Mobility Manager Configuration Guide Command-Line Interface • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Services Module Software Installation and Upgrade Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Quick Configuration Guid
Preface Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.
Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m CH A P T E R 1 Product Overview The Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches provide an intelligent, cost-effective, and small-profile switching platform for small- and medium-sized storage environments.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches The Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch and the Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch also provide the following features: • On-Demand Port activation licensing that provides 8-, 16-, and 24-port configurations in the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch to optimize price and scalability. By default, the first 8 ports on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch are licensed.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches Cisco MDS 9134 Switch The Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch has a total of 32 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing Fibre Channel ports, and 2 10-Gbps ports. The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch (see Figure 1-1) features On-Demand Port activation licensing. By default, the first 24 ports are licensed. An additional license is required for the remaining 8 ports. The 2 10-Gbps ports are not licensed by default. They require a separate license.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches Cisco MDS 9124 Switch The Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch has a total of 24 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing Fibre Channel ports. The Cisco MDS 9124 Switch features On-Demand Port Licensing. You can activate licensing in 8-port increments with each on-demand port activation license for up to a total of 24 ports. By default, the first 8 ports are licensed. Two additional licenses are required to license all 24 ports.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter Cisco MDS 9120 Switch The Cisco MDS 9120 Switch has a total of 20 1/2-Gbps autosensing, optionally configurable ports. The first group of four ports on the left-hand side are the bandwidth-optimized ports. They are delineated by a white border. The remaining four groups of four ports each are the host optimized port groups. See Figure 1-4.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Supplies Power Supplies The Cisco MDS 9100 Series supports dual AC power supplies. Each power supply provides sufficient power to maintain switch operation in the event of a single power supply failure. Power supplies are hot swappable and can be individually replaced without disruption to the system. (See the “Power Specifications” section on page B-2.) Caution Power supplies for the Cisco 9100 Series look similar but they differ slightly.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports Caution The Cisco MDS 9000 Family has internal temperature sensors that are capable of shutting down the system if the temperature at different points within the chassis exceed certain safety thresholds.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports All 32 4-Gbps ports and 2 10-Gbps ports can operate at line rate concurrently. In addition, the 10-Gbps ports can be activated independently at 24- or 32-port configurations. A 64-port switch can be formed by stacking two Cisco MDS 9134 Switches together using a copper CX4 X2 transceiver. The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch includes hot-swappable SFP interfaces. All SFP interfaces are 1, 2, and 4 Gbps, with autosensing capabilities.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco MDS 9100 Series Ports Ports on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch The Cisco MDS 9124 Switch has 24 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps autosensing and autonegotiating Fibre Channel ports with on-demand port activation licensing. The on-demand ports are licensed in groups of eight. By default, an on-demand license for the first eight ports (ports 1 through 8) is included with the switch.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Switch LEDs Only the first port in each four-port group can be an Inter-Switch Link (ISL). If the first port is an ISL, the other three ports in the group are disabled. See Figure 1-8.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Switch LEDs Figure 1-10 Cisco MDS 9124 Switch LEDs 1 159834 2 3 4 1 Switch status LED 3 Fan module status LED 2 Power supply LED 4 Reset button Figure 1-11 Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and Cisco MDS 9120 Switch LEDs 1 3 4 94181 2 6 5 7 1 Switch status LED 5 10/100 Ethernet management port activity LED 2 Power supply LED 6 Top port link LED 3 Fan module status LED 7 Bottom port link LED 4 10/100 Ethernet management port link LED Cisco MDS 9100 Series
Chapter 1 Product Overview Switch LEDs Table 1-2 describes the front panel LEDs for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series. Table 1-2 Switching Module LEDs LED Status Description Switch status Green All diagnostics pass. The module is operational (normal initialization sequence). Orange The module is booting or running diagnostics (normal initialization sequence). Switch temperature is high. (A minor threshold was exceeded during environmental monitoring.) Red The diagnostic test failed.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Supported SFP Transceivers Supported SFP Transceivers The following types of SFP transceivers are available from Cisco Systems and are supported on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series: Note • Fibre Channel SFP transceivers, in either short wavelength (SWL) or long wavelength (LWL) • Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers, in either SWL or LWL • Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet course wavelength division multiplexers (CWDM) SFP transceivers, which can
Chapter 1 Product Overview Supported SFP Transceivers Combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP Transceivers The combination Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers from Cisco Systems are available in SWL or LWL versions for the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch. Both versions are 1-Gbps and 2-Gbps capable. The combination SFP transceivers from Cisco Systems have LC connectors and comply with 1-Gbps and 2-Gbps Fibre Channel as defined in FC-PI 10.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Preinstallation Warning 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.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Preinstallation • In a two-post telco rack, using: – The telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the front brackets shipped with the switch For instructions on installing the switch using the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch, see the“Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack” section on page 2-5.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Preinstallation • Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. For North America, the 300-W power supplies require a 20-A circuit. If you are using a 200- or 240-VAC power source in North America, the circuit must be protected by a two-pole circuit breaker. Caution To prevent loss of input power, ensure the total maximum loads on the circuits supplying power to the switch are within current ratings for wiring and breakers.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack Note If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you purchased support directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtm Note The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack Table 2-1 Cisco MDS 9134 and Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch Rack-Mount Kit (continued) Description Quantity 18- to 24-inch slider rails 2 per kit Front rack-mount brackets 2 per kit 12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws 10 per kit 10-32 x 3/4-inch Phillips binder-head screws 10 per kit M4 x 6-mm Phillips flat-head screws 6 per kit 12-24 Cage nuts 10 per kit Front-Facing Installation To install t
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack Figure 2-1 Front Rack-Mount Brackets and C Brackets Installed on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series 96616 2 1 1 Step 3 2 C bracket Install the slider rails in the rack. Position one of the slider rails against the rack mounting rails and align the screw holes as shown in Figure 2-2. If you are using the notched slider rails for the Cisco MDS 9134 or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, see Figure 2-3.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack b. Use the tape measure and level to verify that the rails are horizontal and at the same height.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack Step 5 Insert the switch into the rack: a. By using both hands, position the switch with the back of the switch between the front rack-mounting rails as shown in Figure 2-4. If you are using the notched rails, for the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, see Figure 2-5. b. Align the two C brackets on either side of the switch with the slider rails installed in the rack.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet or Rack Sliding the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch onto the Notched Slider Rails 182460 Figure 2-5 Step 6 Stabilize the switch in the rack by attaching the front rack-mount brackets to the front rack-mounting rails: a.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Attaching the Switch to the Rack Figure 2-7 Attaching the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch to the Rack (Notched Rails) 182461 91633 Figure 2-6 Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit provided with the switch to install the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch into a cabinet with insufficient fro
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance less than three-inch clearance between the inside of the front door or bezel panel and the front cabinet mounting rails. This rear-facing installation is necessary to ensure that the minimum bend radius for the fiber-optic cables is maintained.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Installing Front Rack-Mount Brackets for Cabinets with 26 Inches or Greater of Rail Spacings The front rack-mount brackets for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch must be installed onto the switch prior to installing the switch into the cabinet. Follow these steps for cabinets with front-mounting rail to rear-mounting rail spacings greater or equal to 26 inches.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Installing Front Rack-Mount Brackets for Cabinets with Less Than 26 Inches of Rail Spacings The front rack-mount brackets for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switches must be installed onto the switch prior to installing the switch into the cabinet. For cabinets with less than 26-inch rail-to-rail spacing, the front rack-mount bracket must be installed 180 degrees from normal.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance 1 Front rack-mount bracket 2 C bracket Installing Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch Rear-Facing into Cabinet To install a Cisco MDS 9120 or 9140 Switch rear-facing into a cabinet using the rack-mount kit provided with the switch (for cabinets with insufficient front-facing clearance), follow the steps in this section.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Step 2 Insert the switch into the rack: a. Note By using both hands, position the switch with the back of the switch between the rear rack-mounting rails as shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 shows the front rack-mount brackets in a 180 degree position. Your front rack-mount brackets may look different if you kept them in the normal position.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Figure 2-12 Attaching the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch (Rear-Facing) to the Cabinet Rear cabinet mounting rails 113430 Front cabinet mounting rails a. b. Repeat for the front rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Note When installing the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch rear-facing into a cabinet, do not install it higher than RU-30. a. Route the power cord through the open cutout at the end of one of the slider rails, and then let the cord dangle while you proceed with the next steps. Figure 2-15 shows a power cord correctly routed through the open cutout in the slider rail.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Step 2 Insert the switch into the rack: a. Using both hands, position the switch with the back of the switch between the rear rack-mounting rails as shown in Figure 2-14. Figure 2-14 Sliding the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch or the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch (Rear-Facing) on the Notched Slider Rails Rear cabinet mounting rails 182463 Front cabinet mounting rails b.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance Correct Position of Power Cord Routed Through Notched Slider Rail Figure 2-16 Incorrect Position of Power Cord Routed Over the Notched Slider Rail 182467 182466 Figure 2-15 Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 OL-16187-01
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing Cisco MDS 9134 48-Port and 64-Port Stackable Bundles Step 4 Stabilize the switch in the rack by attaching the front rack-mount brackets to the rear rack-mounting rails: a. Insert two screws (12-24 or 10-32, depending on rack type) through the holes in one of the front rack-mount brackets and into the threaded holes in the back rack-mounting rail (see Figure 2-17). For racks with square holes, first install the 12-24 cage nuts.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Installing Cisco MDS 9134 48-Port and 64-Port Stackable Bundles Step 2 Install two MDS 9134 switches placing one on top of the other (recommended) or side-by-side. In a stacked switch configuration, the distance between the 10-Gbps ports of the two switches can be maximum of 1 metre. Currently, only one-metre cables are shipped with the boxes. Step 3 Ensure that a copper X2 CX4 transceiver is plugged into the 10-Gbps port of each switch.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Grounding the Switch Grounding the Switch A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on the chassis for attaching a grounding lug. Figure 2-19 shows the system ground location on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Starting Up the Switch Note Customers who require compliance to GR-1089-CORE bonding and grounding requirements, must use the ground conductor. To attach the grounding lug and cable to the chassis, follow these steps: Step 1 Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 in. (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the grounding cable. Step 2 Insert the stripped end of grounding cable into the open end of the grounding lug.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Starting Up the Switch Step 4 Ensure that the switch is adequately grounded as described in the “Installing the Switch in a Cabinet with Insufficient Front Clearance” section on page 2-11, and that the power cables are connected to outlets that have the required AC power voltages (provided in the “Power Specifications” section on page B-2). Step 5 Flip the power switches on the power supplies to the on (|) position. The switch boots automatically.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components Removing and Installing Components The Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch is shipped with two field-replaceable power supplies. Each power supply includes a fixed fan. The Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch also have two field-replaceable fan modules. The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch has two hot-swappable power supplies and two hot-swappable fan modules.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components Figure 2-20 Rear View of the Cisco MDS9134 Switch Power module Fan module Fan module Power module Figure 2-21 Rear View of the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch Fixed fan Power module Fixed fans 182465 Optional power module Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide OL-16187-01 2-27
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components For the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch, the fans should not be removed for prolonged periods of time during operation. If one fan module fails, a single healthy fan module can temporarily provide sufficient cooling to maintain switch operation under normal conditions, but the failed fan module should be replaced as soon as possible. See Figure 2-22.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components Removing and Installing Power Supplies This section provides instructions for removing and installing the power supplies for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series. Caution Power supplies for the Cisco 9100 Series look similar but they differ slightly. Be sure to use the correct power supply designated for your Cisco 9100 Series switch.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components Step 4 Slide the power supply into the power supply bay. Make sure that the power supply is fully seated in the bay. Step 5 Tighten the power supply captive screw. Step 6 Plug the power cord into the power supply. Step 7 Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC-input power source.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components Step 4 Pull the fan module out of the switch and put it in a safe place.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components Installing a Fan Module To install a new fan module, follow these steps: Step 1 Position the fan module with the LED oriented away from the back of the switch. Figure 2-24 shows the fan module for the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch. Figure 2-25 shows the fan module for the Cisco MDS 9134 Switch. Step 2 Slide the fan module into the switch until it clicks into place.
Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Removing and Installing Components Verifying the Fan Module To verify that the new fan module is installed correctly, follow these steps: Step 1 Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating. If you do not hear them, ensure that the fan module is inserted completely in the switch and the faceplate is flush with the switch back panel. Step 2 Verify that the Fan module LED is green.
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting the Console Port • Download software updates to the switch or distribute software images residing in flash memory to attached devices. The console port, located on the front panel, is shown in Figure 3-1. Connecting the Console Cable 91482 Figure 3-1 Console Connecting the Console Port to a PC You can connect the console port to a PC serial port for local administrative access to the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port Connecting a Modem to a Console Port Caution Do not connect the console port to a modem while the switch is booting. Connect the console port to a modem either before powering the switch on or after the switch has completed the boot process. Switches running Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a) or later support connecting the console port to a modem.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port The Fibre Channel ports are compatible with LC-type fiber-optic SFP transceivers and cables (see “Removing and Installing Cables into SFP Transceivers” section on page 3-7). You can use these ports to connect to the SAN or for in-band management.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports SFP transceivers with the following two types of latching devices: • Mylar tab latch (Figure 3-2) • Bale-clasp latch (Figure 3-3) SFP Transceiver with Mylar Tab Latch Figure 3-3 SFP Transceiver with Bale-Clasp Latch 63067 63065 Figure 3-2 Installing an SFP Transceiver To install an SFP transceiver, follow these steps: Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its inst
Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Removing an SFP Transceiver To remove an SFP transceiver, follow these steps: Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and follow its instructions for use. Step 2 Perform these steps if cable is installed in the transceiver: a. Record the cable and port connections for later reference. b.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Alternate Removal Method for Bale Clasp SFP Transceivers in the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch 115237 Figure 3-5 Step 4 Insert a dust cover into the port end of the transceiver and place the transceiver on an antistatic mat or into a static shielding bag if you plan to return it to the factory. Step 5 Protect the optical cage by inserting a clean cover if another transceiver is not being installed.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Figure 3-6 Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port LC plug 91681 SFP module Caution If the cable does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented before continuing. For instructions on verifying connectivity, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide and the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide.
Chapter 3 Connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port Maintaining SFP Transceivers and Fiber-Optic Cables SFP transceivers and fiber-optic cables must be kept clean and dust-free to maintain high signal accuracy and prevent damage to the connectors. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination, and it should be kept below 0.35 dB. Follow these maintenance guidelines: • SFP transceivers are static sensitive.
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Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cabinet and Rack Requirements • For four-post EIA cabinets (perforated or solid-walled): – The minimum spacing for bend radius for fiber-optic cables should have the front mounting rails of the cabinet offset from the front door by a minimum of 3 in. (7.6 cm), and a minimum of 5 in. (12.7 cm) if cable management brackets are installed on the front of the chassis.
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets In addition to the requirements listed in the “General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks” section on page A-1, solid-walled cabinets must meet the following requirements: • A roof-mounted fan tray and an air cooling scheme in which the fan tray pulls air in at the bottom of the cabinet and exhausts it out the top, with a minimum of 500 cfm of airflow exiting the cabi
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Note This optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch supplier. This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch in a rack or cabinet using the optional telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit.
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Before Installing the Shelf Brackets Before installing the shelf brackets, inspect the contents of your kit. Table A-1 lists the contents of the shelf bracket kit. Table A-1 Contents of Shelf Bracket Kit Quantity Part Description 2 Slider brackets 2 Shelf brackets 1 Crossbar 2 10-32 x 3/8-in. Phillips pan-head screws 16 12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws 16 10-24 x 3/4-in.
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket To install the shelf brackets in a telco rack, follow these steps: Step 1 Position a shelf bracket inside a rack-mounting rail as shown in Figure A-1 and align the screw holes at the front of the shelf bracket with the holes in the rack-mounting rail. Then attach the shelf bracket to the rack-mounting rail using a minimum of four 12-24 or 10-24 screws.
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Four-Post EIA Rack Figure A-2 shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a four-post EIA rack.
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Step 4 Attach the crossbar to the shelf brackets as shown in Figure A-2, using the 10-32 screws. Step 5 Insert the slider rails into the shelf brackets as shown in Figure A-2. Then attach them to the rear rack-mounting rails using a minimum of four 12-24 or 10-24 screws. Installing the Switch on the Shelf Brackets This section provides general instructions for installing the switch on top of the shelf brackets.
Appendix A Cabinet and Rack Installation Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional) The shelf bracket kit can be removed once the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch has been installed in a four-post EIA rack, and both front rack-mount brackets and both C brackets are securely attached to the rack-mounting rails.
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Appendix B Technical Specifications Power Specifications Table B-2 Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch Specifications Description Specification Cisco MDS 9134 Width = 17.16 in. (43.59 cm) Switch Height = 1.72 in. (4.47 cm) Dimensions Depth = 18.89 in. (47.98 cm) Cisco MDS 9124 Width = 17.16 in. (44.45 cm) Switch Height = 1.72 in. (4.45 cm) Dimensions Depth = 16 in. (40.64 cm) Cisco MDS 9140 Width = 17.2 in. (43.69 cm) and MDS 9120 Height = 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) Switch Depth = 23.1 in. (58.
Appendix B Technical Specifications Power Specifications General Power Supply Specifications Table B-3 lists the specifications for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series AC input power supply. Table B-3 Cisco MDS 9100 Series AC Input Power Supply Specifications AC-Input Power Supply Specification AC-input voltage Minimum = 85 VAC Nominal = 100 to 240 VAC Maximum = 264 VAC AC-input current rating (maximum) 4.7 A at 85 VAC 3.6 A at 110 VAC 1.
Appendix B Technical Specifications SFP Transceiver Specifications Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems For connecting the Cisco MDS 9100 Series switch AC power supplies to the site power source, follow these basic guidelines • Each power supply should have its own dedicated branch circuit. • For international, circuits should be sized according to local and national codes. • The AC power receptacles used to plug in the chassis must be the grounding type.
Appendix B Technical Specifications SFP Transceiver Specifications Table B-6 lists the Fibre Channel SFP transceivers available through Cisco Systems for the Cisco MDS 9140 Switch and the Cisco MDS 9120 Switch.
Appendix B Technical Specifications SFP Transceiver Specifications 1. Approximate; actual distance may vary depending on fiber quality and other factors. Environmental and Electrical Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers Table B-9 provides the maximum environmental and electrical ratings for Cisco Fibre Channel SFP transceivers.
Appendix B Technical Specifications SFP Transceiver Specifications Table B-11 General Specifications for Cisco Gigabit Ethernet/Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers Description Short wavelength Long wavelength Connector type LC LC Wavelength 850 nm 1310 nm Fiber type MMF SMF Core size 50 microns 62.5 microns 9/125 microns Cable distance1 300 m 150 m 10 km Transmit power -1.5 to -9.5 dBm -3 to -9.5 dBm 1. Approximate; actual distance may vary depending on fiber quality and other factors.
Appendix B Technical Specifications SFP Transceiver Specifications Table B-14 Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers Color Codes Description Color Cisco CWDM SFP 1470 nm; Gigabit Ethernet and 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps FC Gray Cisco CWDM SFP 1490 nm; Gigabit Ethernet and 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps FC Violet Cisco CWDM SFP 1510 nm; Gigabit Ethernet and 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps FC Blue Cisco CWDM SFP 1530 nm; Gigabit Ethernet and 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps FC Green Cisco CWDM SFP 1550 nm; Gigabit Ethernet and 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gb
Appendix B Technical Specifications SFP Transceiver Specifications Table B-17 Electrical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers Parameter Symbol Supply Current |s Surge Current |surge Input voltage Vmax Minimum 3.1 Typical Maximum Units 220 300 mA +30 mA 3.6 V 3.3 Optical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers Table B-18 provides the optical specifications for CWDM SFP transceivers. CWDM SFP transceivers have an optical link budget of 28 decibels (db).
Appendix B Technical Specifications X2 Transceiver Specifications Table B-18 Optical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers (continued) Parameter Symbol Min. Typical Max. Units Notes Dispersion penalty at 60 km 2 dB Dispersion penalty at 100 km 2 db @ 1.25 Gbps 3 dB @ 2.12 Gbps X2 Transceiver Specifications The Cisco MDS 9134 Switch is compatible with X2 transceivers and cables that have SC connectors.
Appendix B Technical Specifications X2 Transceiver Specifications Table B-20 X2 Transceiver Port Cabling Specifications (continued) Modal Bandwidth (MHz/km) Maximum Cabling Distance X2 Product Number Wavelength (nm) Cable Type Core Size (microns) DS-X2-FC10G-ER 1550 SMF G.652 fiber — 40 km (24.8 miles) DS-X2-FC10G-CX4 Copper CX4 Copper — 15 m (49.2 ft.
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Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications Console Port Console Port The console port is an asynchronous RS-232 serial port with an RJ-45 connector. You can use the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and the RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter or the RJ-45 to DB-25 female DTE adapter (depending on your computer serial port) to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software. Console Port Pinouts Table C-1 lists the pinouts for the console port on the Cisco MDS 9100 Series.
Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications MGMT 10/100 Ethernet Port Table C-2 Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-25 Adapter (continued) Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-25 Terminal Adapter Console Device Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-25 Pin Signal DSR 7 2 20 DTR CTS 8 1 4 RTS Connecting the Console Port to a Computer Using the DB-9 Adapter You can use the RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “Terminal”) to connect the con
Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications Supported Power Cords and Plugs Table C-4 lists the connector pinouts and signal names for a 10/100BASE-T management port (MDI) cable. Table C-4 10/100BASE-T Management Port Cable Pinout Pin Signal 1 TD+ 2 TD- 3 RD+ 6 RD– 4 Not used 5 Not used 7 Not used 8 Not used Figure C-2 shows a schematic of the 10/100BASE-T cable.
Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications Supported Power Cords and Plugs Figure C-3 shows the supported plugs for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series power supplies.
Appendix C Cable and Port Specifications Supported Power Cords and Plugs Figure C-4 Connectors on Jumper Power Cord for Cisco MDS 9100 Series C14 113165 C15 Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide C-6 OL-16187-01
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Appendix D Site Planning and Maintenance Records Site Preparation Checklist Table D-1 Site Planning Checklist Task No.
Appendix D Site Planning and Maintenance Records Contact and Site Information Contact and Site Information Use the following worksheet to record contact and site information.
Appendix D Site Planning and Maintenance Records Chassis and Network Information Chassis and Network Information Use the following worksheets to record chassis and network information.
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Index E I equipment IBM BladeCenter required installation 2-4 cabinet or rack installation Ethernet management port connecting 1-5 guidelines 3-3 options 2-3 2-2 pre-installation F rear-facing fan modules ISL 1-6 Cisco MDS 9124 and Cisco MDS 9134 switch 2-30 Cisco MDS 9140 and Cisco MDS 9120 switch 2-30 installing 2-32 removing 2-30 verifying 2-33 1-10 connecting to Fibre Channel ports figure 3-8 descriptions supported SFP transceivers 1-13 combination SFP transceivers
Index power supplies starting up 1-6 power consumption removing and installing specifications initial start up 1-6 switch LEDs 2-29 1-10 system ground B-2 voltage specifications 2-24 location B-3 2-23 See also AC-input power supplies T R technical specifications airflow racks mounting guidelines standard open Telco B-2 humidity A-4 B-1 power supplies A-3 temperature A-3 records voltage chassis and network information B-1 B-3 temperature D-4 specifications RJ-45 connecti
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