EMI and Radio Frequency Interference 31
Shock and Vibration 32
Power Source Interruptions 32
System Grounding 33
Maintaining Safety with Electricity 34
Preventing ESD Damage 35
Power Requirements 36
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 36
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 37
Cabling Requirements 41
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 41
Site Preparation Checklist 43
Standard Accessory Kit Contents 45
CHAPTER 4
Installing the Switch 47
CHAPTER 5
Installation Tasks 47
Unpacking the Switch 49
Install the Switch as Shipped 50
Rack-Mounting the Chassis as Shipped 50
Install the Switch with Shelf Brackets 53
Shelf Kit Contents 53
Installing the Shelf Kit L Brackets 54
Installing the Shelf Brackets 57
Rack-Mounting the Chassis 59
Installing the Cable Guide 65
Installing the Cable Guide With Shelf Brackets 65
Installing the Cable Guide Without Shelf Brackets 68
Install the Switch in a NEBS-Compliant Mode 70
NEBS-Compliant Air Filter 70
Rack-Mounting the Chassis in a NEBS-Compliant Mode 71
Establishing System Ground 79
Attaching an ESD Strap 81
Verifying the Switch Chassis Installation 84
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