36 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH 7750
■Tools
■Phillips screwdriver
■Flat-head screwdriver
■Antistatic wrist strap
■Cables
■Console cable
■AUX cable
■Power cord and chassis ground wire
■Interface cables for the selected interface modules
■Equipment
■The switch
■Ethernet 100BASE-T Hub or LAN switch
■Channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) or other data
communications equipment (DCE) equipment (such as a modem)
■Configuration terminal, such as a PC
■Additional equipment for the selected interface modules
Installing the Chassis You can install the Switch 7750 in a standard, 19-inch cabinet or on a workbench.
Installing in a Standard
Cabinet
When you are ready to install the Switch 7750 in the cabinet:
1Carry the switch to the front of the cabinet. At least two people are required to
move the switch.
2Put the switch on the tray or the guides and push it into the cabinet.
3Fix the switch in the cabinet with the combination screw and floating nuts that are
shipped with the switch.
Installing on a
Workbench
To install the switch on a workbench, take the following precautions:
■Ensure that the workbench is smooth and stable.
■Leave a heat-dissipation clearance in the front and back of the switch of more
than 1 m (3 ft) and at least 0.8 meters (2.5 ft) away from the walls on the sides.
■Do not put heavy objects on the switch.
Installing the Cabling Rack
To install the cabling rack:
1Attach the rack brace to the left side of the chassis (opposite the fan frame).
2Insert the wiring channel into the brace and fasten the screws.