Table Of Contents - 3Com Switch 7700 Installation Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 About This Guide ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Conventions ...................................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Introduction to the 3Com Switch 7700 ...........................................................................................................................9
2.1.2. Modular Hardware Architecture ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.3. I/O Module Interfaces.............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.4. Software Features................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.5. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Switch 7700 Components.............................................................................................................. 11
3.1. Switch Chassis.............................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.2. Switch Backplane.................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3. Fabric Module ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4. Reset Button ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.5. Console port ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.6. Switching I/O Modules ............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.7. Power System......................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.8. Fan Assembly (3C16856) ....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.9. Switch Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 4 Preparing for Installation............................................................................................................... 23
4.1. Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................................23
4.1.1. General Safety Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2. Electrical Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3. Placement Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.4. Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage........................................................................................................... 24
4.1.5. Laser Safety............................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.2. Installation Site Requirements .....................................................................................................................................25
4.2.1. Temperature/Humidity ............................................................................................................................................ 25
4.2.2. Cleanliness ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2.3. Anti-static ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.2.4. EMI Interference ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.5. Grounding ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.6. Installation Space.................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3. Installation Tools ..........................................................................................................................................................27
Chapter 5 Installing Hardware ....................................................................................................................... 29
5.1. Installing the Chassis ...................................................................................................................................................29
5.1.1. Installing in a Standard Cabinet .............................................................................................................................. 29
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