
Installing the S4810 System
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This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and
desk mounting, inserting optional modules, and connecting to a power source.
After you have completed the hardware installation and power-up of the S4810, refer to the
FTOS
Configuration Guide for the S4810
for software configuration information and the
FTOS Command
Reference for the S4810
for Command Line Interface (CLI) information.
Information symbols and warnings
The following graphic symbols are used in this document to bring attention to hazards that exist when
handling the S4810 and its components. Please read these alerts and heed their warnings and cautions.
describes symbols contained in this guide.
Preface
About this Guide
Note:
The S4810 requires FTOS version 8.3.7.0, stacking requires FTOS version 8.3.7.1. Refer to the
S4810 Release Notes
for information on upgrading the system, if necessary. Contact Force10 Networks
Technical Support with any questions regarding FTOS versions and upgrades.
Caution:
Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage.
Danger:
The installation of this equipment shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel only.
Read this guide before installing and powering up this equipment. This equipment contains two power
cords. Disconnect both power cords before servicing.
Danger:
This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser
radiation.
Danger:
Visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver
ports when no cable is connected. Avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.