Installation Preparation - HP FlexFabric 12500E Installation Manual

Installation preparation

Before placing the switch on a workbench or on the floor, confirm the following preparations:
• The workbench or floor is sturdy enough to support the weight of the chassis and its accessories.
The workbench or floor is correctly grounded.
•
The wall anchors are installed.
•
a. Position the installation holes and drill holes.
Make sure each hole is exact in diameter and depth for the anchor.
b. Assemble each wall anchor by inserting the spade-shaped wedges on the plug into the
grooves on the shank.
c. Put the assembled wall anchors into installation holes and hammer them into the ground.
Figure 20 Installing the wall anchor
(1) Shank
(3) Plug
Installation procedures
IMPORTANT:
Allow 0.8 m (2.62 ft) of clearance around the switch for heat dissipation.
To install the switch:
1. Hold the two sides of the switch and steadily move the switch to the workbench.
2. Lift the switch a little higher than the workbench and put it on the workbench.
3. (Optional.) Install the cable management brackets on both sides of the switch and fasten the
screws, as shown in
NOTE:
The circled areas in
A 12508E or 12518E switch has one column of installation holes.
Figure 21.
Figure 21 are the cable management bracket installation holes.
(2) Groove
(4) Spade-shaped wedge
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