Preface

This preface describes the audience, organization of, and conventions used in the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Configuration Guides. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation, and contains the following chapters:

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.

Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:


Note


Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.



Caution


Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Warnings use the following conventions:


Warning


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.


Related Documentation

The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches includes the following documents.

Release Notes

http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​support/​storage-networking/​mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/​products-release-notes-list.html

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​td/​docs/​switches/​datacenter/​mds9000/​hw/​regulatory/​compliance/​RCSI.html

Compatibility Information

http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​support/​storage-networking/​mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/​products-device-support-tables-list.html

Installation and Upgrade

http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​support/​storage-networking/​mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/​products-installation-guides-list.html

Configuration

http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​support/​storage-networking/​mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/​products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html

CLI

http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​support/​storage-networking/​mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/​products-command-reference-list.html

Troubleshooting and Reference

http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​support/​storage-networking/​mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-software/​tsd-products-support-troubleshoot-and-alerts.html

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

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

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