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Installation
System Installation and Initialization
Installation and initialization of the system require attention to the normal mechanical, power, and
thermal precautions for rack-mounted equipment.
The installation procedure for the system involves the following phases:
Step
Procedure
See
1
Follow the safety warnings
2
Pay attention to the air flow consideration within
the system and rack
3
Make sure that none of the package contents is
missing or damaged
4
Mount the system into a rack enclosure
5
Power on the system
6
Perform system bring-up
System Bring-Up of Managed Systems
7
[Optional] FRU replacements
Safety Warnings
Prior to the installation, please review the safety warnings. Note that not all warnings may apply to
all models.
The rack mounting holes conform to the EIA-310 standard for 19-inch racks. Take
precautions to guarantee proper ventilation in order to maintain good airflow at ambient
temperature.
This unit is intended for installation in a restricted access location. A restricted access area
can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of
security.
Unless otherwise specified, NVIDIA products are designed to work in an environmentally
controlled data center with low levels of gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination.
The operation environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous
contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness level.
Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other
languages, refer to the
1U Switch Installation Safety Instructions
mellanox.com.