Installation Manual
Quidway S5000 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation
Huawei Technologies Proprietary
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Chapter 2 Installation Preparation
2.1 Safety Requirements
To avoid any device impairment and bodily injury because of improper uses, please
follow the precautions listed below:
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Before cleaning the switch, please unplug the switch connector first. Do not clean
the switch with wet cloth or with liquid.
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Do not place the switch near water or any damp area. Prevent water or moisture
from entering the switch chassis.
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Do not place the switch on the unstable cases or desks, as the switch might be
damaged severely in case of a fall.
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Ensure proper ventilation of the room and keep the switch ventilation hole free of
obstruction.
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The switch can operate normally under correct voltage input. Make sure that the
operating voltage is consistent with that labeled on the switch.
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Do not open the chassis while the switch is in operation to protect the safe of the
operator and the switch.
2.2 Examine Installation Location
S5000 Series can only be used indoors. The following conditions must be met
regardless of whether you install the switch in 19-inch standard rack or directly on the
tabletop.
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Make sure that enough room is left for the air-intake hole and the ventilation hole
of the switch, so that the heat dissipation of the switch chassis can be guaranteed.
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Make sure that the ventilation and heat dissipation systems of the rack and the
tabletop are good.
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Make sure that the rack and the table are stable enough to bear the weight of the
switch and the accessories.
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Make sure that the rack and the table are well grounded.
2.2.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements
To ensure the normal operation and service lifetime of a switch, proper temperature
and humidity should be maintained in the equipment room. Long-lasting high humidity
in the equipment room is prone to poor insulation or even creepage of the insulating
material. Sometimes, the mechanical performance deterioration, the rustiness and
corrosion of some metal parts are also more likely to occur. If the relative humidity is too
low, the captive screws may become loose due to the insulation washer contraction.