Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family
This document provides international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for the
Cisco MDS 9000 Family of multilayer directors and fabric switches. Read this document before
installing or servicing the following systems:
• Cisco MDS 9500 Series of multilayer directors
Cisco MDS 9200 Series of multilayer fabric switches
Cisco MDS 9100 Series o
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Site Preparation Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com This document includes the following sections: Site Preparation, page 2 Translated Safety Warnings, page 8 European Directives, page 58 California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act (Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 33), page 61 Standards Compliance, page 61 EMC Class A Notices and Warnings, page 63 Japanese Electric Appliance and Radio Laws, page 66 Related Documentation, page 67
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Site Preparation Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Ensuring Overcurrent Protection The system relies on the protective devices in the building installation for protection against short-circuit, overcurrent, and earth (grounding) fault. Ensure that the protective devices in the building installation are properly rated to protect the system, and that they comply with national and local codes. Grounding the System Follow these guidelines when grounding the system: Do no
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Site Preparation Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Ensure that cables do not obstruct the airflow through the chassis. Consider heat dissipation of all equipment when determining the air-conditioning requirements as specified in the hardware installation guide. When evaluating airflow requirements take into consideration that as a general rule hot air generated by equipment at the bottom of the rack can be drawn into the intake ports of the equipment above. Stabi
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Site Preparation Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Power Considerations AC and DC power supplies, and an optional redundant (second) power supply, are available for most systems. Be careful when connecting systems to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded. Note Refer to your hardware installation guide for AC and DC power specifications and for redundant power supply availability. Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes and tha
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Site Preparation Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Using Redundant Power If your system includes an optional redundant (second) power supply, connect each of the two power supplies to different input power sources. Failure to do so makes the system susceptible to total power failure in the event that one of the power supplies fails. Preventing ESD Damage Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when electronic cards or components are mishandled and can result in co
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Site Preparation Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Disconnecting Power Follow these guidelines when disconnecting power: Locate the emergency power-off switch for the room before working with the system. Turn off the power and disconnect the power from the circuit when working with components that are not hot-swappable or when working near the system backplane or midplane. If the system does not have an on/off switch, unplug the power cord. De-energize the system
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Covering Empty Slots Ensure that all cards, faceplates, and covers are in place. Filler motherboards and filler modules and cover panels are used to: Prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis Help contain EMI that might disrupt other equipment Direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis Protect the backplane from dust Disposing of the System Dispose of the system an
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Statement 1057—Hazardous Radiation Exposure, page 49 Statement 1071—Warning Definition, page 51 Statement 1073—No User-Serviceable Parts, page 56 Statement 5—Chassis Lifting Warning Warning Two people are required to lift the chassis. Grasp the chassis underneath the lower edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. To prevent damage
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com ¡Advertencia! Se necesitan dos personas para levantar el chasis. Sujete el chasis con las dos manos por debajo del borde inferior y levántelo. Para evitar lesiones, mantenga la espalda recta y levántelo con la fuerza de las piernas y no de la espalda. Para evitar daños al chasis y a sus componentes, no intente nunca levantar el chasis por las asas de las fuentes de alimentación o de los procesadores de inte
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Aviso São necessárias duas pessoas para suspender o chassi. Segure o chassi por baixo das extremidades da parte inferior e suspenda-o com as duas mãos. Para evitar lesões, mantenha-se ereto e suspenda-o flexionando as pernas sem forçar as costas. Para evitar danos no chassi e em seus componentes, nunca tente suspendê-los pelas alças nas fontes de alimentação ou nos processadores da interface ou pelos painéi
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Statement 166—Backplane Voltage Warning Warning Voltage is present on the backplane when the system is operating. To reduce risk of an electric shock, keep hands and fingers out of the power supply bays and backplane areas. Waarschuwing Er is spanning aanwezig op de achterplaat wanneer het systeem bediend wordt. Om mogelijke elektrische schokken te vermijden, dient u uw handen en vingers uit de buurt van de
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Attention Lorsque le système est en fonctionnement, des tensions électriques circulent sur le fond de panier. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne touchez pas aux baies des blocs d'alimentation ni au fond de panier. Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, herrscht Spannung auf der Rückwandplatine. Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags zu verringern, dürfen Hände und Finger nicht in die Anschlußs
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Statement 181—Wrist Strap and Midplane Contact Warning Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the midplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Waarschuwing Draag tijdens deze procedure aardingspolsbanden om te vermijden dat de kaart beschadigd wordt door elektrostatische ontlading. Raak het middenbord niet r
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Varoitus Käytä tämän toimenpiteen aikana maadoitettuja rannesuojia estääksesi sähköstaattisen purkauksen aiheuttaman kortin vaurioitumisen. Älä kosketa piirikorttia suoraan kädelläsi tai metallisella työkalulla sähköiskuvaaran vuoksi. Attention Lors de cette procédure, il vivement recommandé de porter des bracelets antistatiques pour éviter que des décharges électriques n’endommagent la carte. En outre, pour
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Aviso Durante esse procedimento, use pulseiras antiestáticas aterradas para evitar danos de descarga eletrostática (ESD) à placa. Não toque no painel auxiliar diretamente com a mão ou com qualquer ferramenta metálica ou você correrá o risco de receber um choque elétrico. Advarsel Under denne procedure skal du bære håndledsbånd med jordforbindelse for at undgå at udsætte kortet for statisk elektricitet. Undgå
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Statement 258—Fan Tray Removal Warning Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray. Waarschuwing Houd tijdens het verwijderen van de ventilator de handen en vingers uit de buurt van de draaiende ventilatorschoepen. Laat de ventilatorschoepen volledig tot stilstand komen alvorens de ventila
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Statement 289—Power Supply Installation Warning Warning Power supply captive installation screws must be tight to ensure protective grounding continuity. Waarschuwing De installatieschroeven van de voedingsbron dienen goed vastgedraaid te worden om beschermende aardingscontinuïteit te verzekeren. Varoitus Virtalähteessä kiinni olevien asennusruuvien on oltava tiukassa suojamaadoituksen jatkuvuuden varmistami
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Aviso Os parafusos prisioneiros de instalação da fonte de alimentação devem estar bem presos para garantir a proteção contínua do aterramento. Advarsel Installationsskruerne til strømforsyningen skal være helt spændt for at sikre tilstrækkelig jordforbindelse. Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family 78-17429-05 19
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Translated Safety Warnings Send documentation comments to mdsfeedback-doc@cisco.com Statement 341—Metal Contacts on the Battery Warning Do not touch or bridge the metal contacts on the battery. Unintentional discharge of the batteries can cause serious burns. Waarschuwing Raak de metalen contacten op de batterij niet aan en verbind ze niet met elkaar. Het onopzettelijk ontladen van de batterijen kan ernstige brandwonden veroorzaken. Varoitus Älä koske akun metallisiin kosketuspintoihin tai
