CHAPTER 3
Installing a Chassis
• Installing a Rack or Cabinet, on page 21
• Inspecting the New Switch, on page 22
• Installing the Bottom-Support Rails, on page 23
• Installing a Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet, on page 26
• Grounding the Chassis, on page 31
• Starting Up the Switch, on page 32
Installing a Rack or Cabinet
Before you install the switch, you must install a standard four-post, 19-inch (48.3-cm) EIA data center rack
(or a cabinet that contains such a rack) that meets the requirements that are listed in Rack and Cabinet
Requirements, on page 18.
Statement 1048—Rack Stabilization
The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before installation
or servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause bodily injury.
Warning
Statement 1018—Supply Circuit
To reduce risk of electric shock and fire, take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that
wiring is not overloaded.
Warning
Step 1 Bolt the rack to the subfloor before moving the chassis onto it.
Step 2 If the rack has bonded construction, connect it to the earth ground. This action enables you to ground the switch and its
components and to ground your electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap. This action prevents discharge damage when
you handle ungrounded components during installation.
Step 3 If you need access to the source power at the rack, include one of the following:
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