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:
Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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- Updated:
- October 1, 2021
Chapter: Preface
Preface
This preface describes the audience, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9396T Multilayer Fabric Switch 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.
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 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Informationhttp://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/hw/regulatory/compliance/RCSI.html
Compatibility Information Installation and Upgrade Configuration CLI Troubleshooting and ReferenceTo 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.htmlObtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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