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Removing an EX8208 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet
If youwant tomovean installed EX8208 switchto another location,youneed toremove
it from the rack or cabinet in which it is installed. In a four-post rack, an installed switch
rests on adjustable mountingbrackets boltedtothe rack.In a two-postrack,an installed
switch rests on the lip of the power cord tray installed in the rack. The front-mounting
brackets (“ears”) attached to the chassis are also bolted to the rack.
NOTE: Whenyou remove multiple switches from a rack or cabinet, remove the switch
in the top of the rack or cabinet first and proceed to remove the rest of the switches
from top to bottom.
CAUTION: At least three people must be available to lift an unloaded switch chassis
(all components removed) out of a rack or cabinet. For instructions on removing a
switch without using a mechanical lift, see “Removing an EX8208 Switch from a Rack
or Cabinet Without Using a Mechanical Lift” on page 203.
Before removing an EX8208 switch from a rack or a cabinet:
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Ensure that the rack or cabinet is stable and secured to the building.
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Ensure thatthere is enough space to place the removed switch in its new location and
along the path to the new location.
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Read “General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for EX Series Switches” on page 263,
withparticularattentionto“ChassisLiftingGuidelinesforEX8200Switches”onpage276.
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Ensure that the switch has been safely powered off (see “Powering Off an EX8200
Switch” on page 199) and that you have unplugged (disconnected) the power cords.
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Ensure that you have disconnected any cables or wires attached to the switch ports.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove the switch:
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A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack
mounting screws, for mounting the switch on a rack or cabinet.
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A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1, to remove the power supplies from the chassis if
you are mounting the switch without using a mechanical lift
To remove an EX8200 switch from a rack or cabinet:
1. Use the appropriate Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the mounting screws that
attach the chassis front-mounting brackets to the rack or cabinet.
2. Place the removed screws in a labeled bag. Youwill need them when you reinstall
the chassis.
3. Liftthe chassis from the rack or cabinet and place it on a mechanical lift. For
instructions on how to remove the chassis using a mechanical lift, see “Removing
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