Site Planning And Safety Guidelines - Dell PowerConnect B-MLXe Series Getting Started Manual

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#2 Phillips-head screwdriver.
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A large flat-blade screwdriver.
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Mid-mount rack kit (optional). Order from your PowerConnect supplier.
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An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.

Site planning and safety guidelines

The following steps and safety precautions are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
Site planning
Follow these steps to ensure your site is ready for installation.
Cabling infrastructure
Ensure that the proper cabling is installed in the site. For information on cabling, see your hardware installation
guide.
Installation location
Before installing the chassis, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. For cooling
purposes, allow a minimum of 15.24 cm (6 in.) of space between the sides, front, and the back of the chassis and
walls or other obstructions. If a chassis is installed within a perforated enclosure, the perforations must have
openings of at least 60 percent of the surface.
NOTE
The PowerConnect B-MLXe series chassis is suitable for installation in a Network Telecommunication facility and
where NEC requirements apply. Additionally it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated
Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended for Outside Plant installations (OSP).
Safety guidelines
Before proceeding with installation, read the cautions and warnings that apply to the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series.
General precautions
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.
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