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Confirming installation preparations
Before you install the switch in a rack, verify the following items:
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You have read the chapter "Preparing for installation" carefully and the installation site meets all
the requirements.
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A 19-inch rack is ready for use. For how to install a rack, see the rack installation guide.
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The rack is sturdy and reliably grounded.
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The installation position on the rack is appropriate for the chassis.
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No debris exists inside or around the rack.
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The switch is ready for installation and has been carried to a place near the rack and convenient
for moving.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure the stability of the rack, mount the switch at the lowest possible position. To mount
multiple switches on the rack, mount the heaviest switch at the bottom of the rack.
Attaching slide rails and cage nuts to the rack
Installing slide rails
Before installing the switch in a rack, attach slide rails to the rack. If the rack has slide rails, skip this
section. Verify that the slide rails can support the weight of the switch before attaching it to the switch.
For the weight of the switch, see "Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications." As a best
practice, order the H3C Slide Rail Accessories,500mm-800mm (LSTM2KSGD0) for the switch.
Determine the installation position of the switch in the rack as required. For the dimensions of the
switch, see "Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications."
The slide rail installation procedure varies by rack type The following installation procedure is for
your reference only.
To install a slide rail:
1.
Read the signs on the slide rails (see
) to avoid installation mistakes.