Chapter 7: Installing The Blackdiamond 8806 And Blackdiamond 12804 Chassis - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 Series Hardware Installation Manual

7 Installing the BlackDiamond 8806 and
BlackDiamond 12804 Chassis
This chapter describes how to install the following BlackDiamond chassis models:
BlackDiamond 8806 chassis
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BlackDiamond 12804 chassis
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The BlackDiamond 8806/12804 chassis fits into a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. You can install the
switch either flush against the back of the rack or in a mid-mount position to give you more access
behind the rack.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8806/12804 Chassis on page 106
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Pre-installation Requirements on page 109
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Attaching the BlackDiamond 8806/12804 Mid-Mount Brackets on page 109
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Rack-Mounting the BlackDiamond 8806/12804 Chassis on page 110
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Grounding the BlackDiamond 8806/12804 Chassis on page 112
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Initial Management Access on page 113
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NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install the BlackDiamond 8806/12804
switch.
WARNING!
Correct lifting of the BlackDiamond 8806/12804 chassis requires two or more people.
WARNING!
The BlackDiamond 8806/12804 chassis should be empty before being lifted. This will also prevent damage to the
system components due to possible system chassis flex when lifting.
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