Installation Guidelines 18
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch 19
Installing the Switch 20
Installing the Switch into a Two-post Rack 24
Grounding the Chassis 27
Starting the Switch 29
CHAPTER 4
Connecting the Switch to the Network 31
Connecting to the Network 31
Preparing for Network Connections 31
Connecting to a Console 32
Connecting the Management Interface 33
Connecting Interface Ports to Other Devices 33
Installing QSFP+ Transceivers 34
CHAPTER 5
Replacing Components 35
Replacing a Fan Module 35
Removing a Fan Module 36
Installing a Fan Module 36
Replacing a Power Supply Module 36
Replacing an AC Power Supply 37
APPENDIX A
Rack Specifications 39
Overview of Racks 39
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks 39
Requirements Specific to Standard Open Racks 40
Requirements Specific to Perforated Cabinets 40
Cable Management Guidelines 40
APPENDIX B
System Specifications 41
Environmental Specifications 41
Switch Dimensions 42
Switch and Module Weights and Quantities 42
Transceiver and Cable Specifications 42
Switch Power Input Requirements 42
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