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Installation Overview
Install the Core Switch 2/64 in one of the following ways
Selecting an Operating Location
Verify that the switch location meets the following requirements:
Cooling Requirements
Install the switch so that air intake and exhaust for all components in the rack is
flowing in the same direction.
Note:
aisle into which exhaust air is released (usually called the "service aisle"). This
prevents the fans from pulling in heated exhaust air.
Core Switch 2/64 V4.1 Installation Guide
As a standalone unit on a stable table or lab workbench
In a rack using the 14U Rack Mount Kit supplied with the switch
As a fixed component in the System/e rack
Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the
electrical rating on the switch nameplate.
Air flow of at least 350 cubic feet per minute, available in the immediate
vicinity of the Core Switch 2/64.
If installing the switch in the 9000 Series rack, or comparable Electronics
Industries Association (EIA) rack:
— All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit
ground connection, and should not rely on a connection to a branch
circuit, such as a power strip.
— The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment within the rack's
weight limits. Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to insure
stability in the event of an earthquake.
To ensure adequate cooling, install the chassis with the port side facing the
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