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7-Slot Chassis Quick 
Installation Guide

For the CoreBuilder

 9000 Enterprise Switch 

Read this document before you attempt to install the 7-slot chassis 
(Model Number 3CB9E7). 

This guide is intended for the system or network administrator who is 
responsible for installing and managing the network hardware.

WARNING: 

The CoreBuilder

 9000 chassis must be installed, removed, 

or replaced only by trained service personnel. Do not attempt to install, 
remove, or replace a CoreBuilder 9000 chassis if you have not had the 
proper training from 3Com. For a complete guide to 3Com’s training 
offerings, call 1-800-NET-3COM, then press option 2. Outside the 
United States, contact your local 3Com office.

This document explains how to unpack and install a CoreBuilder 9000 
7-slot chassis.

WARNING: 

You can install the CoreBuilder 9000 7-slot chassis on a 

table or a shelf, or into a rack. To minimize the risk of personal injury 
or equipment damage, 3Com recommends that at least two people 
perform a chassis installation.

For additional chassis preinstallation information, read Appendix C in 
the 

CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch Getting Started Guide

.

Summary of Contents for CoreBuilder 9000

Page 1: ...eBuilder 9000 chassis if you have not had the proper training from 3Com For a complete guide to 3Com s training offerings call 1 800 NET 3COM then press option 2 Outside the United States contact your...

Page 2: ...om Cable management device Model Number 3CB9EC7 Alternate position rack mount flange kit Model Number 3CBEK Install the Alternate Rack mount Flanges optional 3 Unpack the CoreBuilder 9000 7 slot Chass...

Page 3: ...115 6 kg 255 lb 3 Remove the following items Figure 2 from the inner tray One hardware kit in a plastic bag Part Number 10002489 HDW Four plastic feet to mount to the bottom of the chassis for a tabl...

Page 4: ...ontents of the Inner Tray of the 7 slot Chassis Shipping Box 4 Remove the inner tray 5 Remove the top foam packing material Figure 3 Plastic feet 6 32 screws 10 32 screws Rack mount clips Documentatio...

Page 5: ...ut of the plastic bag and shipping box base and place the chassis on the floor in front of the rack table or shelf that you plan to use 8 Inspect the chassis for damage If the chassis appears to be da...

Page 6: ...e shipping box for future use Preinstallation Guidelines This section provides safety precautions installation guidelines and location requirements to help you install the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise...

Page 7: ...s and load sharing power supplies the chassis weighs approximately 38 56 kg 85 lb Therefore for a rack installation install your chassis before you install modules and power supplies Continue to suppo...

Page 8: ...ironment can cause increased ambient temperatures and reduced air flow review the chassis specifications and site requirements in Appendix A and Appendix C of the CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch Ge...

Page 9: ...floor Brace the top of the rack against the wall Make certain that the rack is properly aligned and squared Use a framing square to ensure that the rack is squared If you install more than one chassis...

Page 10: ...cian Location Requirements Install a CoreBuilder 9000 7 slot chassis in an area that meets the following requirements Ambient room temperature is from 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Relative humidity is be...

Page 11: ...ows the Telco open slot and Metric closed slot slots and the location of the preinstalled rack mount flange Figure 7 Preinstalled Rack mount Flange Pin Location and Slot Types on the CoreBuilder 9000...

Page 12: ...ten the screw Tighten the 10 screws that hold the chassis onto the rail to a Torque Specification of 22 25 in lb inches per pound 5 Insert one top screw on each side of the chassis and then tighten th...

Page 13: ...of the chassis until the two bottom screws are fully inserted 5 Secure the chassis to the rack with the screws provided eight 10 32 inch screws and with the rack mount clips a Install one screw on eac...

Page 14: ...mes the weight of a fully loaded chassis Attaching the Chassis Feet To install plastic molded feet on the CoreBuilder 9000 7 slot chassis follow these steps 1 Using two people lift the chassis onto th...

Page 15: ...l four feet 3 Ensure that the front sides and the rear of the chassis are unobstructed and easy to reach Optional Cable Management Device 3Com offers a cable management device You may have other types...

Page 16: ...cable management device only on the preinstalled chassis rack mount flanges Do not install the optional cable management device on the alternate position chassis rack mount flanges If your rack has a...

Page 17: ...using these a If you use the clip nuts attach the nylon flat washers to the back of the screws to protect the face of the cable management device and place the rack mount clips on the rack rail b Inst...

Page 18: ...ll the optional cable management device on the alternate position chassis rack mount flanges The rack mount kit contains Eight flat head screws One pair two rack mount flanges Figure 12 Alternate 7 sl...

Page 19: ...crews completely 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to secure the other flange on the opposite side of the chassis Tighten the 10 screws holding the chassis onto the rail to a Torque Specification of 22 25 in lb...

Page 20: ...e module user guides 8 Determine Site Requirements Enterprise Switch Getting Started Guide Appendix C 1 Troubleshoot Problems Enterprise Management Engine User Guide Chapter 6 11 Administer and Operat...

Page 21: ...t Reader use an Internet browser to download the reader from the Adobe home page at http www Adobe com You can view additional 3Com technical documentation on the 3Com home page at http www 3com com C...

Page 22: ...ts will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications a...

Page 23: ...MS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WI...

Page 24: ...ition of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties terms or conditions of merchantability satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose 3Com...

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