Enterasys Networks 8000/8600 manual Installing the Chassis, Tabletop Installation

Installing the Hardware

Depending on your order, your shipment may also contain some or all of the following:

•Redundant power supply, if you ordered one.

•Redundant control module, if you ordered one.

•Redundant Switching Fabric Module, if you ordered one (X-Pedition 8600 only).

•The line cards you ordered.

Installing the Chassis

Enterasys recommends that only qualified personnel conduct installation of any X-Pedition chassis.

This section contains procedures for the following types of installation:

•Tabletop Installation

•Rack mount Installation

Tabletop Installation

You can install the X-Pedition on a tabletop.

1.Select a table that is stable (not wobbly) and is not in an area subject to frequent foot traffic. Remember that you will be attaching numerous cables to the chassis.

2.Place the X-Pedition on the table, allowing at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) of room above and behind the unit for air flow to the cooling fans.

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