Site Requirements 21
Temperature 22
Air Flow 22
Cooling with the Fan Tray 23
Humidity 24
Altitude 24
Dust and Particles 24
Corrosion 24
EMI and Radio Frequency Interference 25
Power Source Interruptions 26
System Grounding 26
Maintaining Safety with Electricity 28
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 29
Attaching the ESD Wrist Strap 29
Power Requirements 30
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 31
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 31
Cabling Requirements 32
Site Preparation Checklist 32
Installing the Switch 35
CHAPTER 3
Installation Tasks 35
Safety Warnings 36
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 37
Unpacking the Switch 38
Chassis Installation Kits and Cable Guides 38
Installing the Switch Chassis 39
Installation Accessory Kits 39
L Brackets on the Chassis 39
Installing the L Brackets in a rack 40
Installing the L Brackets on a Rack with 17.5 in. (44.45 cm) Opening 40
Installing the L Brackets on a Rack with 17.75 in. (45.09 cm) Opening 41
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack 42
Establishing the System Ground 45
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