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Installing and Configuring the Core Switch 2/64
Important Rack Mount Guidelines
Review the following rack mount guidelines before proceeding with the
installation.
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Two power outlets—Identify one power outlet for each of the two power
cords. Installing each power cord at two separate sources ensures power
supply redundancy.
Torque driver—Required to secure the 14U Rack Mount Kit hardware to the
rack rails.
Fibre-optic protective plugs—For safety and port transceiver protection,
fibre-optic protective plugs must be inserted in all Core Switch 2/64 ports
without fibre-optic cables attached. The Core Switch 2/64 ships with
protective plugs installed in all ports.
Standard flat-tip and cross-tip Phillips screwdrivers—Required to remove,
replace, adjust or tighten various FRUs, chassis, or rack components.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap—Required when working in
and around the Core Switch 2/64 card cage. Use the ESD strap supplied with
the switch.
Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook computer)— Required to
configure Core Switch 2/64 network addresses and acquire event log
information through the serial port. Computer requirements include:
— Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows
Millennium Edition operating system installed
— RS-232 serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus or
HyperTerminal).
A 9000 Series 42U rack, or any rack with the following specifications,
— A minimum depth of 29 inches
— 14 rack units (14U) high
— 19 inches wide.
Core Switch 2/64 V4.1 Installation Guide
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