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Installation precautions and guidelines
To help avoid personal injury or product damage when installing your switch, read the following installation precautions and
guidelines.
This section provides precautions and guidelines to observe when installing your switch. For full installation instructions,
see the Aruba 8325 Switches Installation and Getting Started Guide at http://www.hpe.com/networking/
ResourceFinder. (For the switch model, filter for the 8325 switch. For the information type, filter for Installation. Then scroll
down to the Installation list and select the Aruba 8325 Switches Installation and Getting Started Guide.)
WARNING:
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Do not mount the switch on a wall, under a table, or under any other horizontal surface.
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Mount devices installed in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Put the heaviest devices at the bottom and
progressively lighter devices positioned higher.
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To prevent the rack or cabinet from becoming unstable and/or falling over, ensure that it is adequately
secured.
CAUTION:
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Do not ship any switch in a rack without checking for restrictions in the latest Aruba 8325 Switches
Installation and Getting Started Guide. Otherwise, you may void the switch warranty.
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Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded. Then connect the switch to the power source by
using the power cord supplied with the switch. For more information on power cords, see Power cords on
page 3.
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When installing the switch, the AC outlet should be near the switch and be easily accessible in case the
switch must be powered off.
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Ensure that the power cord and network cables at the switch mounting location do not create a tripping
hazard.
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Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature exceeds its
specification. See the environmental operating temperature information in the latest Aruba 8325 Switches
Installation and Getting Started Guide. To find the installation guide, use the URL at the beginning of this
section and follow the instructions provided with the URL.
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Ensure that the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To
determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere ratings of all devices installed
on the same circuit as the switch. Then compare the total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum
ampere ratings for a device are usually printed near the device AC power connectors.
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Avoid blocking any ventilation openings on the sides, rear, or front of the switch.
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Ensure that the air flow around the switch is not restricted. Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) for cooling. For
the air flow direction, see the latest Aruba 8325 Switches Installation and Getting Started Guide. To find
the installation guide, select the URL at the beginning of this section and follow the instructions provided
with the URL.
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If a power supply must be removed, and then reinstalled, wait at least 5 seconds before reinstallation.
Otherwise, damage to the switch may occur. The power supply needs this time to bleed off any retained
power.
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