Chapter 2 Switch Installation; Preparing - Cisco Catalyst 2975 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing

Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings,
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necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can
cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Warning Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury
and equipment damage. Statement 48
Warning If a redundant power system (RPS) is not connected to the switch, install an RPS connector cover on
the back of the switch. Statement 265
To comply with safety regulations, mount switches on a wall with the front panel facing up.
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Statement 266
Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle:
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PWR-RPS2300, PWR675-AC-RPS-N1=. Statement 370
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
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correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to the system. Statement 378
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
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precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to
ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest
component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in
the rack.
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