66 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup ManualInstalling Directors into the EC-1700 CabinetInstalling MDS Series directorsThe installation of the following Cisco directors into the EC-1700cabinet is described in this section:◆ “Operating environment” on page 66◆ “Installing the MDS 9513 or MDS 9509 directors” on page 67◆ “Connecting MDS 9513 or MDS 9509 power” on page 75◆ “Installing the MDS 9710 or MDS 9706 directors” on page 78◆ “Connecting MDS 9710 or MDS 9706 power” on page 84◆ “Installing the MDS 9718 directors” on page 88◆ “Connecting MDS 9718 power” on page 92Refer to http://cisco.com for all Cisco unpackaging, handling andsafety instructions when installing an MDS 9513, MDS 9509, MDS9706 or MDS 9710 director:◆ At the Search prompt, enter: MDS 9000 Series Rack MountInstructions◆ Locate the instructions for the director (MDS 9509, MDS 9710,MDS 9706, MDS 9513 or 9718) you are installing.The MDS 9513, MDS 9509, MDS 9706, MDS 9710 or 9718 are installedinto the EC-1700-C cabinet by sliding the directors onto thehorizontal shelf-brackets in the cabinet and securing the mountingflanges on the MDS directors to the cabinet vertical NEMA mountingrails with clip-nuts and screws.Operating environmentThe MDS 9513, MDS 9509, MDS 9706, MDS 9710 or 9718 directorsrequire an ample supply of cool air. When placed inside a four sidedcabinet this becomes even more important. The design of theEC-1700-C is optimized to allow cool air to reach the intakes and todirect hot exhaust air out and away from the cabinet. Baffles areremoved to allow for proper air flow with the switches.IMPORTANTDo not install other equipment into the EC-1700-C with the MDSproducts.
