Dell PowerConnect J-EX4500, Hardware Manual

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CHAPTER 13
Removing the Switch
• Removing a J-EX4500 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet on page 125
Removing a J-EX4500 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet
If you need to relocate an installed J-EX4500 switch, use the procedure described in this
topic. (The remainder of this topic uses “rack” to mean “rack or cabinet.” )
NOTE: When you remove multiple switches from a rack, remove the switch
in the top of the rack first and proceed to remove the rest of the switches
from top to bottom.
CAUTION: At least two people must be available to lift a switch chassis out
of a rack—one person to unscrew the mounting screws from the brackets
and the second person to hold the chassis.
Before removing the switch from a rack:
•
Ensure that the rack or cabinet is stable and secured to the building.
• Ensure that there is enough space to place the removed switch in its new location and
along the path to the new location.
•
Read “General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches” on page 159,
with particular attention to “Chassis Lifting Guidelines for J-EX4500 Switches” on
page 172.
• Ensure that the switch has been safely powered off and that you have unplugged
(disconnected) the jumper cables or power cords.
•
Ensure that you have disconnected any cables or wires attached to the switch.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove the switch:
•
A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack
mounting screws.
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