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- Page 1 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 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Attaching the Bottom-Support Rails on the Rack Attaching the Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis Installing the Switch Grounding the Switch Powering Up the Switch Removing and Installing Components Removing and Installing AC Power Supplies Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 4 Requirements Specific to Solid-Walled Cabinets Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks Requirements Specific to Telco Racks Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Rack-Mounting Guidelines Before Installing the Shelf Brackets Required Equipment Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 5 Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems SFP Transceiver Specifications Cisco Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 16 Gbps SFP+ Transceivers Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements 16 Gbps General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 10 Gbps SFP+ Transceivers...
- Page 6 Contents Chassis and Network Information Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Preface
C H A P T E R Preface This preface describes the audience, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation. • Preface, page 1 •... -
Page 8: Related Documentation
Statement 1071. Related Documentation The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family includes the following documents. To find a document online, use the Cisco MDS NX-OS Documentation Locator at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/storage/san_switches/mds9000/roadmaps/doclocater.html... - Page 9 Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request To receive new and revised Cisco technical content directly to your desktop, you can subscribe to the What's New in Cisco Product Documentation RSS feed. RSS feeds are a free service. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
- Page 10 Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 11: Product Overview
Services-oriented fabric switch. With powerful, compact, two rack unit (2 RU) form factors, it has an integrated 96-port Fibre Channel functionality. The Cisco MDS 9396S switch meets the requirements for a: • Standalone storage area network (SAN) in small departmental storage environments. -
Page 12: Cisco Mds 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Product Overview The front of the Cisco MDS 9396S switch contains LEDs, console and management ports, and 96 2/4/8/10/16 Gbps line rate Fibre Channel ports. Figure 1: Front View of the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 13: Cisco Mds 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Exhaust grill The rear of the Cisco MDS 9396S switch has two PSU bays for the redundant AC PSUs, two fan bays for the redundant fan modules and the chassis ground pad. Each side panel has attachments points for rack mount rails. -
Page 14: Fan Modules
Product Overview Fan Modules The rear of the Cisco MDS 9396S switch also contains the grounding point which is present under a label (Figure 2). Figure 3: Grounding point and fan securing screws Grounding point • Fan Modules, page 8 •... -
Page 15: Cisco Mds 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Product Overview Fan Modules New fan modules which support reverse airflow (port-side intake) have been introduced in Cisco MDS NX-OS Releases 6.2(x) starting from Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 6.2(15) and Cisco MDS NX-OS Releases 7.3(x) starting from Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 7.3(1)D1(1). -
Page 16: Power Supplies
On Demand Port Activation Licences, which are available in 12 port increments. The Cisco 9396S switch has an out of band Ethernet management port. This port has link and link activity LEDs. There is also an out of band RS-232 console port for access and monitoring the system in the boot mode. -
Page 17: Switch Leds
Product Overview Switch LEDs The Cisco 9396S switch has a USB port. This can be used for increasing the flash storage of the system or moving files between the system and outside world through a USB stick. Switch LEDs The Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch includes the LEDs shown in the following figure. You can use the LEDs to quickly identify the system status. - Page 18 Figure 6: LEDs: Rear view of the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch PSU status LED Fan module status LED The following table describes the chassis activity LEDs for the Cisco MDS 9396S switch. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 19: Cisco Mds 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
• A major temperature threshold is currently exceeded. Fan status Front panel of Green Solid on Both fan modules are operational. chassis Solid on Fan failure. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Supported Sfp+ Transceivers
SFP+ transceivers can be ordered separately or with the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch. Use only Cisco SFP+ transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9396S switches. Each Cisco SFP+ transceiver is Note encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP+ transceiver meets the requirements for the switch. -
Page 21: Installing The Cisco Mds 9396S Switch
C H A P T E R 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... -
Page 22: Preinstallation
Preinstallation This section includes the following information: Installation Options The Cisco MDS 9396S Switch can be installed using the following methods: • In an open EIA rack, using: ◦ The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch ◦ The Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in addition to the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch •... -
Page 23: Cisco Mds 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Avoid UPS types that use ferro-resonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems Caution such as the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns. • Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. -
Page 24: Required Equipment
Keep the shipping container in case the chassis requires shipping in the future. If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you purchased Note support directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/... -
Page 25: Installing The Switch
The airflow direction must be the same for all modules. Installing the Switch This section describes how to use the rack-mount kit to install the Cisco MDS 9396S switch into a cabinet or rack that meets the requirements described in the Cabinet and Rack Requirements section. -
Page 26: Attaching The Front-Mount Brackets To The Chassis
Attaching the Front-Mount Brackets to the Chassis Before You Begin • You need to attach a right-angled bracket to each side of the chassis. This bracket holds the chassis in place on a four post rack. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 27: Installing The Switch
• Make sure that the four-post rack is properly installed and secured to the concrete floor. • Make sure that the bottom-support rails are installed so that the power supplies and fan trays will be in the appropriate aisle. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
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Chassis stops for holding the chassis (installed by the hot aisle) Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 29: Grounding The Switch
6 AWG wire. The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities. ◦ Number 1 Phillips head torque screwdriver. ◦ Crimping tool to crimp the grounding wire to the grounding lug. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Powering Up The Switch
To power up the switch, you must connect one or two power supplies to AC power sources. The number of power supplies and power sources used depends on the following conditions: Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
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3 Verify that the LED is on and green. If the LED is off, check the AC power source circuit breaker to be sure that it is turned on. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 32: Removing And Installing Components
Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Removing and Installing Components Removing and Installing Components The Cisco MDS 9396S switch is shipped with two field replaceable power supplies. Each power supply includes a fixed fan. The Cisco MDS 9396S switch has two field-replaceable fan modules. Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. -
Page 33: Removing Power Supplies
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Troubleshooting Guide. Removing and Installing Fan Modules This section provides instructions for removing and installing the fan modules for the Cisco MDS 9396S switch. Removing a Fan Module The fan module is designed to be removed and replaced while the system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damaging the system. -
Page 34: Installing A Fan Module
Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Removing and Installing Fan Modules The Cisco MDS 9000 Family has internal temperature sensors that can shut down the system if the Caution temperature at different points within the chassis exceed certain safety thresholds. To accurately monitor the system temperature, the temperature sensors require sufficient airflow through the chassis. - Page 35 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Removing and Installing Fan Modules Note If you purchased this product through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly for technical support. If you purchased this product directly from Cisco, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html...
- Page 36 Installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch Removing and Installing Fan Modules Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 37: Connecting The Cisco Mds 9396S Switch
Connecting to a Fibre Channel Port, page 35 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 •... -
Page 38: Connecting The Console Port
• Configure the switch from the CLI. • Monitor network statistics and errors. • Configure SNMP agent parameters. • Download software updates to the switch or distribute software images residing in flash memory to attached devices. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 39: Connecting The Console Port To A Pc
Serial console port 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 9396S switch. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 40: Connecting A Modem To A Console Port
Note The PC must support VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software—frequently a PC application such as HyperTerminal Plus—makes communication between the Cisco MDS 9396S switch and your PC possible during setup and configuration. To connect the console port to a PC, follow these steps:... -
Page 41: Connecting The Management Port
Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide. The Cisco MDS 9396S switch supports both Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet protocols for SFP transceivers. Each transceiver must match the transceiver on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications. -
Page 42: Removing And Installing Sfp Transceivers
SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver. Note Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9396S switch. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch. -
Page 43: Installing An Sfp Transceiver
• If the transceiver has a mylar tab latch, gently pull the tab straight out (do not twist), and then pull the transceiver out of the port. • If the transceiver has a bale-clasp latch, open the clasp by pressing it downwards, and then pull the transceiver out of the port. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 44: Removing And Installing Cables Into Sfp Transceivers
Step 4 Align the cable connector with the transceiver and insert the connector into the transceiver until it clicks into place. Figure 14: Connecting the LC-Type Cable to a Fibre Channel Port Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 45: Removing A Cable From An Sfp Transceiver
• Keep all optical connections covered when not in use. If they become dusty, clean before using to prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends. • Do not touch ends of connectors. This prevents fingerprints and other contamination of the connectors. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 46 • Inspect routinely for dust and damage. If damage is suspected, clean and then inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine if damage has occurred. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 47: Cabinet And Rack Installation
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket, page 43 Cabinet and Rack Requirements This section provides the Cisco MDS 9000 Family requirements for the following types of cabinets and racks, assuming an external ambient air temperature range of 0 to 40°C: •... -
Page 48: Requirements Specific To Perforated Cabinets
• We recommend that the roof be perforated with at least 20 percent open area, unless the cabinet only contains Cisco MDS 9396S switch, in which case the roof does not have to be perforated. • We recommend an open or perforated cabinet floor to enhance cooling but it is not required. -
Page 49: Requirements Specific To Standard Open Racks
This optional kit is not provided with the switch; to order the kit, contact your switch supplier. Note This section describes the procedure for installing a Cisco MDS 9396S switch in a rack or cabinet using the optional Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit. -
Page 50: Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Before installing the shelf brackets, inspect the contents of your kit. The following table lists the contents of the shelf bracket kit. Quantity Part Description Slider brackets Slider brackets Crossbar 10-32 x 3/8-in. Phillips pan-head screws 12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 51: Required Equipment
Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Two-Post Telco Rack The following figure shows the installation of the shelf bracket kit into a two-post Telco rack. Figure 15: Installing the Shelf Bracket Kit into a Telco Rack Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 52: Installing The Shelf Bracket Kit Into A Four-Post Eia Rack
12-24 or 10-24 screws. The bottom hole of the shelf bracket should align with the bottom hole of a rack unit on the rack-mounting rail Note (the hole immediately above the 1/2 in. spacing). Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 53: Installing The Switch On The Shelf Brackets
Removing the Shelf Bracket Kit (Optional) The shelf bracket kit can be removed after the Cisco MDS 9396S 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. - Page 54 Remove the screws fastening the crossbar to the shelf brackets, and then remove the crossbar. Step 3 Remove the screws fastening the shelf brackets to the front rack-mounting rails and remove the shelf brackets from the rack. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 55: Technical Specifications
Power Specifications, page 50 • SFP Transceiver Specifications, page 52 Switch Specifications The following table lists the environmental specifications for the Cisco MDS 9396S switch. Table 1: Environmental Specifications for the Cisco MDS 9396S switch Description Specification Temperature, ambient operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) -
Page 56: Power Specifications
(15.2 cm) between two chassis to prevent overheating. Power Specifications General Power Supply Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the Cisco MDS 9396S switch AC input power supply. AC Input Power Specification AC input voltage Minimum = 90 VAC... -
Page 57: Power Supply Requirements Specifications
Output holdup time 20 ms when input > 100 VAC Power Supply Requirements Specifications The following table provides a sample calculation of power for the Cisco MDS 9396S switch AC input power supply. Table 3: Power Dissipation for AC Input Power Supply... -
Page 58: Connection Guidelines For Ac-Powered Systems
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems For connecting the Cisco MDS 9396S switch AC power supplies to the site power source, follow these basic guidelines: • Each power supply should have its own dedicated branch circuit. -
Page 59: General Specifications For Cisco Fibre Channel 16 Gbps Sfp+ Transceivers
Channel Extended Reach SFP+, DS-CWDM8Gxxxx Cisco MDS 2/4/8-Gbps CWDM Long Distance Long Distance SFP, LC General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 16 Gbps SFP+ Transceivers The following table summarizes cabling specifications for 16 Gbps. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 60: Environmental Conditions And Power Requirements 16 Gbps
Technical Specifications Cisco Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers Table 5: General Specifications for Cisco 16-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers SFP+ Wavelength Fibre Type Core Size Baud Rate (GBd) Cable Distance (nm) (microns) DS-SFP-FC16G-S 62.5 14.025 15 m (49 ft) (OM1) 50.0 14.025... -
Page 61: General Specifications For Cisco Fibre Channel 10 Gbps Sfp+ Transceivers
0°C 85°C -40°C General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 10 Gbps SFP+ Transceivers The following table summarizes cabling specifications for 10 Gbps. Table 8: General Specifications for Cisco 10-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers SFP+ Wavelength Fibre Type Core Size Baud Rate (GBd) -
Page 62: Environmental Conditions And Power Requirements 10 Gbps
SFP+ Operating Storage DS-SFP-FC10G-SW 40°C 0°C 85°C -40°C DS-SFP-FC10-LW 40°C 0°C 85°C -40°C General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 8-Gbps SFP+ Transceivers The following table summarizes cabling specifications for 8 Gbps. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 63: Environmental Conditions And Power Requirements For 8 Gbps
Technical Specifications Cisco Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers Table 11: General Specifications for Cisco 8-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers SFP+ Wavelength Fibre Type Core Size Baud Rate Cable Distance (nm) (microns) (GBd) DS-SFP-FC8G-SW 62.5 2.125 150 m (492 ft) 62.5 4.250 70 m (230 ft) 62.5... -
Page 64: Optical Specifications For Cisco Cwdm Sfp Transceivers
When shorter distances of single-mode fiber are used, it might be necessary to insert an inline optical attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver. Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 65 (BER<10 with PRBS –1) Receiver λ 1450 1620 optical input wavelength Transmitter extinction ratio Dispersion penalty at 60 Dispersion @ 1.25 Gbps penalty at 100 @ 1.25 Gbps Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 67: Appendix A Cable And Port Specifications
A P P E N D I X Cable and Port Specifications This appendix includes the cables and connectors used with the Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch. We strongly recommend that power cable runs and other potential noise sources be located as far away Caution as practical from network cabling that terminates on Cisco equipment. -
Page 68: Console Port
(depending on your computer serial port) to connect the console port to a computer running terminal emulation software. Console Port Pinouts The following table lists the pinouts for the console port on the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch. Table 14: Console Port Pinouts Signal 1. -
Page 69: Connecting The Console Port To A Computer Using The Db-9 Adapter
Table 16: Port Mode Signaling and Pinouts with DB-9 Adapter Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Console Device Terminal Adapter Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... -
Page 70: Mgmt 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
The following table lists the connector pinouts and signal names for a 10/100/1000BASE-T management port (MDI) cable. Table 17: 10/100/1000BASE-T Management Port Cable Pinout Signal BI DA+ BI DA- BI DB+ BI DC+ BI DC- BI DB- BI DD+ BI DD- Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 71 The following table lists the connector pinouts and signal names for a 10/100BASE-T management port (MDI) cable. Table 18: 10/100BASE-T Management Port Cable Pinout Signal Not used Not used Not used Not used Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 72: Supported Power Cords And Plugs
IEC C15 connector on the end that plugs into the switch, and an IEC C14 connector on the end that plugs into an IEC C13 outlet receptacle. Only the standard power cords or jumper power cords provided with the switch are supported. Note Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 73 Cable and Port Specifications Power Cords The following figure shows the supported plugs for the Cisco MDS 9100 Series power supplies. Figure 20: 300-W Power Supply Plugs Argentina, Italy IRAM 2073 plug (10 A) 1/3G plug, CEI 23-16 (10 A)
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Page 74: Jumper Power Cord
The following figure shows the C14 and C15 connectors on the optional jumper power cord for the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch. The C15 connector connects into the C14 inlet on the Cisco MDS 9396S Switch power supply, while the C14 connector connects into the C13 receptacle of a power distribution unit for a cabinet. -
Page 75: Appendix B Site Planning And Maintenance Records
A P P E N D I X Site Planning and Maintenance Records This section includes a site planning checklist and maintenance records to use when installing the Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch. Note For information about how to query the switch for configuration information, see the... - Page 76 Grounding evaluation: • Circuit breaker size • CO ground (AC- powered systems) Cable and interface equipment evaluation: • Cable type • Connector type • Cable distance limitations • Interface equipment (transceivers) Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 77: Contact And Site Information
Use the following worksheet to record contact and site information. Table 20: Contact and Site Information Contact person Contact phone Contact E-Mail Building/site name Data center location Floor location Address (line 1) Address (line 2) City State Zip code Country Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide... - Page 78 Use the following worksheets to record chassis and network information. Contract Number : Chassis Serial Number: Product Number: Switch IP address Switch IP netmask Host name Domain name IP broadcast address Gateway/router address DNS address Modem telephone number Cisco MDS 9396S Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide...