Required Equipment
Before beginning the installation, ensure that you have the following items available in addition to the switch
and its accessory kit:
• Eight customer-supplied 12-24 or 10-32 screws (required for attaching slider rails and mounting bracket
to the mounting rails)
• Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability
• 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
• Tape measure and level
• ESD wrist strap or other grounding device
• Anti static surface
The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:
• Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation requirements;
the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities
Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug
• Wire stripping tool
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch
When handling switch components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only. An
ESD socket is provided on the chassis. For the ESD socket to be effective, the chassis must be grounded
through the power cable, the chassis ground, or the metal-to-metal contact with a grounded rack.
Caution
Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future.
Tip
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/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html
Note
The switch is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any
items are missing, contact your customer representative immediately.
Note
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
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Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch
Required Equipment
