BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing a BlackDiamond X8
Series Chassis
This chapter provides instructions for installing the BlackDiamond X8 chassis in an equipment rack.
The BlackDiamond X8 chassis is designed to fit into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Optional
mid-mount brackets allow you to install the chassis in a mid-mount position.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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Unpacking the Chassis on page 47
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Pre-Installation Requirements on page 50
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Rack-Mounting the Chassis on page 51
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Grounding the Chassis on page 54
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Installing Power Supplies on page 54
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Connecting Power on page 58
Unpacking the Chassis
CAUTION
An unpopulated BlackDiamond X8 chassis weighs approximately 152 pounds (69 kg) as shipped. Lifting
the BlackDiamond X8 chassis safely requires a minimum of two people or appropriate lifting equipment.
Summary of Contents for BlackDiamond X8 Series
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