Corrosion 30
EMI and Radio Frequency Interference 30
Shock and Vibration 31
Power Source Interruptions 31
System Grounding 31
Maintaining Safety with Electricity 33
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 34
Power Requirements 35
Cabling Requirements 36
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 36
Site Preparation Checklist 38
Standard Accessory Kit Contents 41
CHAPTER 4
Installing the Switch 43
CHAPTER 5
Installation Tasks 43
Unpacking the Switch 45
Install the Switch as Shipped 46
Rack-Mounting the Chassis as Shipped 46
Install the Switch with Shelf Brackets 49
Shelf Kit Contents 49
Installing the Shelf Kit L Brackets 50
Installing the Shelf Brackets 53
Rack-Mounting the Chassis 55
Installing the Cable Guide 61
Installing the Cable Guide With Shelf Brackets 61
Installing the Cable Guide Without Shelf Brackets 64
Install the Switch in a NEBS-Compliant Mode 66
NEBS-Compliant Air Filter 66
Rack-Mounting the Chassis in a NEBS-Compliant Mode 67
Establishing System Ground 74
Attaching an ESD Strap 76
Verifying the Switch Chassis Installation 77
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