Installing the Series 8200zl Switch
Installation Procedures
Installation ProceduresTo avoid personal injury or product damage, read the safety warnings on page 2-5 and installation precautions on page 2-6 and follow the rack mounting guidelines on page 2-9. Due to product weight, two or more persons are required to handle and mount the 8212zl.
Summary
Follow these easy steps to install your switch. The rest of this chapter provides details on these steps.
1.Prepare the installation site (page 2-7). Make sure the physical environment into which you will be installing the switch is properly prepared including having the correct network cabling ready to connect to the switch, and having a good location for the switch. See page 2-6for some installation precautions.
2.Mount the switch (page 2-9).The Series 8200zl Switch is a large heavy chassis, therefore ProCurve Networking recommends mounting the empty chassis before populating it with modules or power supplies. It can be mounted in a 19-inch telco rack, in an equipment cabinet, or on a horizontal surface. An optional Rail Mounting Kit (5070-0145) is available for mounting the Series 8200zl Switch in a cabinet suitable for shipping. See the installation details for more information.
3.Install switch modules (page 2-14).The Series 8200zl Switch has 12 universal slots for installing any of the ProCurve Switch zl modules. Depending on where you will install your Series 8200zl Switch, it may be easier to install the modules first. The modules are “hot swappable” though, so they can also be installed and removed after the switch is powered on.
Make sure you use only ProCurve Switch zl Modules in your Series 8200zl Switch.
4.Install power supplies (page 2-17). The Series 8200zl Switch supports up to four power supplies. It may be easier to install the power supplies before mounting the switch. The switch must have at least one power supply to operate.