3–Installation
Installation Tasks Checklist
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Installation Tasks Checklist
To perform the actual switch installation, the site implementation engineer must
perform the following tasks, which are detailed in this section.
1. Check the installation site to verify the installation of cabinet power feeds, rails,
and grounding.
2. Unpack the equipment and inspect for any shipping damage. Any shipping
damage should be reported to the shipping company.
3. Verify that the equipment shipped matches the packing list.
4. Mark the rack and install the mounting rails.
5. Physically install the switch in the rack.
Tools and Equipment Required
• An ESD wrist strap
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver
• An M6 HEX nut wrench
• Pen (felt-tip) to mark the mounting holes
• Lifting device (e.g., pallet jack) for the 12800-360 and 12800-180
Check the Installation Site
The switches are designed to be installed in an existing server cabinet (not a telco
cabinet), where it can be mounted in a standard equipment rack.
Be sure of the following:
• The cabinet has a full earth ground to provide reliable grounding.
• There is enough room to work on the equipment.
• The equipment will have enough clearance for front and rear access.
• The IB cables can be accessed easily.
• Water or moisture cannot enter the switch.
• The ambient temperature stays between
50° - 113°F (5° - 40° C).
• Cabinet doors do not interfere with front-to-back air flow.
The cabinet should have its own switchable power distribution. If the switch has two
power supplies, it is suggested that a cabinet with dual power distribution units is
used.
It is recommended that cabinet anti-tip devices are used. This is especially true if
installing or removing a switch in the upper half of the cabinet when the lower half
is empty.
