
8
Installing the device
WARNING!
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open
the chassis, contact the local agent of H3C for permission. Otherwise, H3C shall not be liable for any
consequence caused thereby.
The installation method is similar for the T50X0 IPS series. This document uses a T5000-S as an
example. The device view varies by model. The following figures are for illustration only.
Installation flow
Table 8 Installation flow for the T50X0 IPS series
Step
Description
1.
Start
Before installation, make sure all requirements on the checklist
are met and the device is powered off.
2.
Before installation, make sure the device and rack are reliably
grounded and you wear an ESD wrist strap.
Installing the device in a standard
19-inch rack
The device is heavy. Both mounting brackets and slide rails are
required to support the weight of the chassis.
4.
Before you install a power supply, make sure the power supply
is not connected to any power source and the grounding cable
of the device is connected reliably.
5.
Install compatible fan trays on the device.
6.
Installing an interface module
No interface modules are provided with the device. Prepare
them yourself as required.
7.
Install compatible drives on the device.
8.
The device provides various ports. Choose compatible
transceiver modules and cables as required. To avoid bodily
injury or device damage, read the restrictions and guidelines
carefully before connection.
9.
Connect compatible power cords to the power supplies.
10.
Verify that the device is installed securely and reliably
grounded, and that the power supplies are as required.
Grounding the device
CAUTION:
•
Correctly connecting the grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection.
•
Do not connect the grounding cable to a fire main or lightning rod.
The device provides a primary grounding point (above the power supplies) on the rear panel and an
auxiliary grounding point on the left side. The primary grounding point has a grounding sign and a
grounding screw while the auxiliary grounding point does not.