Sun Microsystems Datacenter Switch 3456, Installation Manual

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20 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Installation Guide • December 2008
Mindset
Because of the cost and importance of the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456, the personnel
installing the switch must have a certain mindset.
Safety
The Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 is heavy. Moving it might cause injury and damage
to property. The personnel must be attentive to their own and others’ actions. The
personnel must be focused. The personnel must understand the purpose of their task
and responsibility that goes with it.
Methodical Approach
The Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 is complex and delicate. Processes described in this
documentation have been developed from actual installation experiences. There are
no shortcuts or optional tasks. Procedures are to be done exactly as described. The
personnel should realize the time for procedures and be willing to commit that time.
Installing line cards 2 The synchronized procedures of installing the line cards requires
two people for lifting the cards into place. Insertion is better
handled by two people, though one person can accomplish the task.
Running diagnostics 1 Only one person is needed.
Cabling line cards 4 One person can achieve this task, though it can be greatly
accelerated if two teams work on opposite ends of the chassis,
working towards each other. One team member can route the IB
cables through the guides, while the other person secures the
connectors.
Administration 1 Only one person is needed.
Servicing fans, power supplies,
and CMCs 1 The components can be easily replaced by one person.
Servicing fabric and line cards 2 The synchronized procedures of removing and installing the cards
requires two people for lifting the cards into place. Insertion and
ejection are better handled by two people, though one person can
accomplish the task.
Maintenance 1 A service or maintenance person performs tasks that only need one
person.
TABLE 3-1
Tasks and Roles (Continued) (Continued)
Task
No. of
People
Roles for Task