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.
Cisco MDS 9000 Series High Availability Configuration Guide, Release 8.x
Bias-Free Language
The documentation set for this product strives to use bias-free language. For the purposes of this documentation set, bias-free is defined as language that does not imply discrimination based on age, disability, gender, racial identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Exceptions may be present in the documentation due to language that is hardcoded in the user interfaces of the product software, language used based on RFP documentation, or language that is used by a referenced third-party product. Learn more about how Cisco is using Inclusive Language.
- Updated:
- April 3, 2018
Chapter: Preface
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:
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.htmlCommunications, Services, and Additional Information
-
To receive timely, relevant information from Cisco, sign up at Cisco Profile Manager.
-
To get the business impact you’re looking for with the technologies that matter, visit Cisco Services.
-
To submit a service request, visit Cisco Support.
-
To discover and browse secure, validated enterprise-class apps, products, solutions and services, visit Cisco Marketplace.
-
To obtain general networking, training, and certification titles, visit Cisco Press.
-
To find warranty information for a specific product or product family, access Cisco Warranty Finder.
Cisco Bug Search Tool
Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST) is a web-based tool that acts as a gateway to the Cisco bug tracking system that maintains a comprehensive list of defects and vulnerabilities in Cisco products and software. BST provides you with detailed defect information about your products and software.
Feedback