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56 Enterasys X-Pedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide
Depending on your order, your shipment may also contain some or all of the following:
• Redundant power supply, if you ordered one.
• Redundant control module, if you ordered one.
• Redundant Switching Fabric Module, if you ordered one (X-Pedition 8600 only).
• The line cards you ordered.
Installing the Chassis
Enterasys recommends that only qualified personnel conduct installation of any X-Pedition chassis.
This section contains procedures for the following types of installation:
• Tabletop Installation
• Rack mount Installation
Tabletop Installation
You can install the X-Pedition on a tabletop.
1. Select a table that is stable (not wobbly) and is not in an area subject to frequent foot traffic.
Remember that you will be attaching numerous cables to the chassis.
2. Place the X-Pedition on the table, allowing at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) of room above
and behind the unit for air flow to the cooling fans.