Chapter 5: Installing The Blackdiamond 8800 Series Chassis - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8806 Hardware Installation Manual

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C H A P T E R
This chapter includes the following sections:
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis on page 88
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Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis on page 91
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Pre-installation Requirements on page 94
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Attaching the Mid-Mount Brackets on page 95
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Rack-Mounting the Chassis on page 96
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Grounding the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis on page 98
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This chapter describes how to install the following BlackDiamond chassis models:
BlackDiamond 8806 chassis
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BlackDiamond 8810 chassis
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The BlackDiamond 8800 series 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.
NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install the
BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
CAUTION
Before you lift a BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis, make sure the chassis is empty to prevent
unnecessary weight. This will also prevent damage to the system components due to possible chassis flex when it
is being lifted.
BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Installing the BlackDiamond
8800 Series Chassis
87