Enterasys S-Series S8 Chassis Hardware Installation Guide 3-1
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Chassis Setup
ThischaptercontainsinstructionsonsettinguptheS8chassis.
Required Tools
•ESDwriststrap(includedwiththeS8chassis)
• Phillipsscrewdriver
•Flatbladescrewdriver
APhillipsscrewdriverisneededtoinstalltheunitina48.26‐centimeter(19‐inch)equipmentrack.
Aflatbladescrewdriverisneededtosecurethepowersuppliesandtoremoveandreinstallthe
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes 
Personal vorgenommen werden.
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Required Tools 3-1
Unpacking the S8 Chassis 3-2
Installing the S8 Chassis 3-3
Attaching the Electrostatic Discharge Wrist Strap 3-14
Installing and Removing an S-AC-PS Power Supply 3-14
Powering up the S8 Chassis 3-19
Removing and Installing a Fan Tray 3-19
Installing and Removing an S-POE-PS Power Supply 3-21
Connecting Power to the S-POE-PS Power Supplies 3-24
LEDs 3-25
Connecting to the COM Port for Local Management 3-28
Completing the Installation 3-31
Important Notice
Read the Release Notes specific to the firmware image running in the chassis to check for any 
exceptions to the supported features and operation documented in this guide.