Quick Start Guide
Installation Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the QLogic® 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch. This guide describes the steps
to install and activate your new switch using a Windows® workstation. For advanced options and instructions (including Solaris®, Linux®, and Mac OS X® installations), refer to the QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Installation Guide at www.qlogic.com.
NOTE: Do not apply power to the switch until instructed in Step 5.
Step 1. Verify the Package Contents
The QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch is shipped with the following items:
1QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch
2AC Power cords
1 Rail kit
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1 Enterprise Fabric Suite™ 2007 CD
NOTE: I/O blades, transceivers, and stacking cables, if you ordered them, are packaged separately.
Step 2. Mount the Switch
WARNING!! Two people are required to safely lift and install the switch into a rack. To avoid personal injury or damage to the switch, arrange for assistance.
You can mount the QLogic 9000 Series switch on a flat surface or in a rack. Allow minimum clearances of 2 inches in front and 8 inches in the rear for cabling.
❑For a rack mount, install the QLogic 9000 Series rail kit in a standard 19" rack as described in the QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Rack Mounting Guide that is packaged with the switch.
Step 3. Install I/O Blades
❑Remove I/O panels as needed to match the number of I/O blades to be installed. Pull the I/O panel by the latch to disengage and remove. Every I/O slot must have an I/O blade or an I/O panel to ensure proper cooling.
❑Install I/O blades. Open the I/O blade latch and slide the I/O blade into the chassis until it makes contact with the midplane connector. Rotate the latch upward to lock the I/O blade in place.
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