3Com 4007R Switch User Manual


 
Quick Installation Guide 9
WARNING: Safety regulations state that the selected table, shelf, or rack
must be able to support at least three times the weight of a fully loaded
chassis.
A fully loaded 8-slot chassis weighs approximately 71.7 kg (158 lb).
Therefore, the selected table, shelf, or rack must support at least
215.1 kg (474 lb).
WARNING: To ensure mechanical stability and to avoid circuit
overloading and improper grounding, follow the rack manufacturer’s
instructions for rack installation. If the instructions are unclear, consult a
qualified electrician.
Location Requirements
Install a Switch 4007R 8-slot chassis in an area that meets the following
requirements:
Ambient (room) temperature is from 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F).
Relative humidity is between 10 and 90 percent, noncondensing.
The table, shelf, or rack on which you mount the chassis supports at
least three times the weight of a fully loaded chassis.
There is at least 91.4 cm (36 in.) in back of the chassis to remove and
replace fan trays and to ensure proper cooling in the chassis.
The power source is within approximately 2 meters (6.6 feet) of the
location where you plan to install the Switch 4007R.
Each of the power supplies connects to a dedicated socket. Do not
connect the power supplies to a power strip.
For a tabletop or shelf installation, the surface on which you want to
locate the Switch 4007R chassis is level.
For rack installations, the selected rack is grounded in accordance with
the rack manufacturer’s recommendations.
Before You Begin
Before you install the 8-slot chassis:
Move the Switch 4007R chassis close to where you plan to install it.
Place the chassis in front of the rack, table, or shelf that you plan to
use.
For a rack installation, make certain that you have a Phillips
screwdriver and a flat-blade screwdriver, the two mounting shelves,
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