CHAPTER 3
Installing a Chassis
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Installing a Rack or Cabinet, page 19
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Inspecting the New Switch, page 20
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Installing the Bottom-Support Rails, page 23
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Installing a Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet, page 26
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Grounding the Chassis, page 31
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Starting Up the Switch, 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 listed in Rack and Cabinet Requirements,
on page 14.
Statement 1048—Rack Stabilization
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor
before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
Warning
Statement 1018—Supply Circuit
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 easily ground the switch
and its components and to ground your electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to prevent 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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