Unpacking The Switch; Chassis Installation Kits And Cable Guides - Cisco Catalyst 6840 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Unpacking the Switch

Warning
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor
before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement
1048
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to
ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
Note To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, you should maintain a recommended
separation of a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis
air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air exhaust
on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can cause the
chassis to overheat and the system to fail.
Unpacking the Switch
Note Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store
them with the pallet. You will need these containers if you need to move or ship the switch in the future.
Check the contents of the accessory kit. Verify that you received all listed equipment, which should include
the following:
• Grounding lug and disposable ESD strap.
• Optional equipment that you ordered, such as console cables, transceivers, or special connectors.
• Blank covers are installed for the power supply slots on the chassis.

Chassis Installation Kits and Cable Guides

The chassis ships with an accessory kit, which includes chassis installation kits and cable guides:
• Standard 19-inch rack-mount L brackets (factory-installed on the chassis). Associated rack-mounting
• Two cable management guides are included in the accessory kit.
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heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
unit in the rack. Statement 1006
hardware is included in the accessory kit.
Installing the Switch