Airflow Considerations; Mounting The Switch; Rack Mounting - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 10K Getting Started Manual

Airflow Considerations

To ensure proper airflow, be sure that your switch is placed in
a well-ventilated area and provide minimum recommended
clearance at the front, back and sides of the switch.
Chassis Top View
Never obstruct the air intake vents located at the bottom-front
and bottom-sides of the chassis or the fan unit's air output
vents located at the rear of the chassis.
Note. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of
the chassis.
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Rear. 6 inches minimum
at rear of chassis.
Sides. 2 inches minimum
at left and right sides.
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Front. 6 inches minimum
at front of chassis.

Mounting the Switch

Rack Mounting

Refer to the following important guidelines before installing
the chassis in a rack:
• Three people are required to rack mount the switch:
Two people to lift the chassis into position and one
person to secure the chassis to the rack using the rack
mount screws.
• The chassis has two integral rack-mount flanges that
support standard 19-inch rack mount installations.
• Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws.
Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.
• To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is
recommended that you install the switch at the bottom
of the rack whenever possible.
• If you are installing the switch in a relay rack, be sure
to install and secure the rack per rack manufacturer's
specifications.
Note. Due to its weight and airflow requirements, the
OmniSwitch 10K cannot be wall-mounted.
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