• If there are other devices in the rack, verify that the devices that are heavier than this chassis are installed
below where you are going to install the chassis and lighter devices are installed above where you are
going to install the chassis.
• Verify that the data center ground is accessible where you are installing the chassis.
• Verify that you have the following tools and equipment:
• Mechanical lift capable of lifting the full weight of the chassis and its installed modules
Fully loaded, the chassis can weigh up to 325 lb (147.5 kg). You can lighten the
chassis for easier moving by removing its power supplies, fan trays, and fabric
modules. To determine the full weight of the chassis and the appropriate weight
rating for the mechanical lift, see
Weights and Quantities for the Chassis, Modules,
Fan Trays, and Power Supplies, on page 118
.
Note
You must use a mechanical lift or floor jack to elevate a switch weighing over
120 pounds (55 kg).
Caution
• Manual Phillips-head torque screwdriver
You should also have at least two persons to push the chassis when you slide it onto the rack.
Note
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to
ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
unit in the rack.
Statement 1006
Warning
Step 1
If you need to make the chassis as light as possible for moving, you can optionally remove the fabric modules, fan
trays, and power supplies.
• To remove a power supply, follow these steps:
1.
Push and hold the release handle on the power supply to the left.
2.
Pull the power supply about two inches (about 5 cm) out of the chassis.
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Installing the Switch Chassis
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack
