Alcatel-Lucent 6648, 6624, 6600 Series manual Mounting the Switch, Airflow Considerations

OmniSwitch 6600 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Mounting the Switch

Mounting the Switch

Note. If you are relocating the switch, be sure to power it down and remove all network, stacking, and power cables before moving.

Airflow Considerations

Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static-free environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the front, rear, and sides of the switch.

The following diagram shows recommended minimum clearances for adequate chassis airflow and access to components at the rear of the chassis—e.g., back up power supply and power switch(es).

} Rear Recommended 5 inches minimum at rear of chassis for access to power switch(es) and power cord(s).

Sides 2 inches minimum at left and right sides for adequate air- flow. For detailed information on chassis airflow, refer to page 2-47.

} Front Recommended 6 inches minimum at front of chassis for access to LEDs and network cables.

OmniSwitch 6600 Series Chassis Top View

Note. Never obstruct the air intake vents located at the sides of the chassis. Obstructing these vents can cause switch failure. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of the chassis. For detailed chassis airflow diagrams, refer to “Chassis Airflow” on page 2-47.

OmniSwitch 6600 Series Hardware Users Guide April 2004 page 2-13