BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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5 Installing the BlackDiamond 8800 Series
Chassis
This chapter includes the following sections:
● Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis on page 82
● Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis on page 85
● Pre-installation Requirements on page 88
● Attaching the Mid-Mount Brackets on page 89
● Rack-Mounting the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis on page 90
● Grounding the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis on page 93
● Initial Management Access on page 95
This chapter describes how to install the following BlackDiamond chassis models:
● BlackDiamond 8806 chassis
● BlackDiamond 8810 chassis
The BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis fits into a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. You can install the
switch either flush against the back of the rack or in a mid-mount position to give you more access
behind the rack.
NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
CAUTION
Correct lifting of the BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis requires two people.
Before you lift a BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis, make sure the chassis is empty to prevent unnecessary weight.
This will also prevent damage to the system components due to possible system chassis flex when lifting.
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