Installation quick start This installation quick start provides basic instructions for installing an S7508E-X switch. For more information about the technical specifications, see H3C S7508E-X Switch Installation Guide. NOTE: The figures in this installation quick start are for illustration only.
The switch can only be used indoors. To make sure the switch operates correctly and prolong its service lifetime, the installation site must meet the requirements for load-bearing, temperature, humidity, cleanness, EMI, grounding power module, ventilation, and space. For more information, see H3C S7508E-X Switch Installation Guide.
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Figure 3 Determining the cage nut installation holes by using a slide rail (1) Middle of the narrower metal area between holes Install six cage nuts in the square holes in each rack post, as shown in Figure Figure 4 Installing a cage nut Align the installation holes on the front end of a slide rail with the cage nuts on a front rack post, and use six screws to attach the slide rail to the front rack post.
Figure 5 Attaching the right slide rail to the front right rack post Keep the slide rail horizontal and adjust its length until the installation holes on the rear end of the slide rail touch the cage nuts on the rear rack post. Then use screws to attach the slide rail to the rear rack post.
Installing the switch in the rack Follow these guidelines when you install the switch in the rack: To avoid equipment damage or bodily injury, use a minimum of two people to lift the switch. H3C • recommends that you use a mechanical lift to move the switch.
Figure 8 Installing the switch in the rack Grounding the switch CAUTION: Use the provided grounding cable (yellow-green grounding cable). • Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a fire •...
Figure 9 Grounding the switch Installing FRUs Installing a card CAUTION: Before installing a card in the chassis, make sure the connectors on the card are not broken or blocked.
Figure 10 Installing a card Installing a power module CAUTION: Provide a circuit breaker for each power module and verify that the circuit breaker is off before • installation. Do not install power modules of different models on the same switch. •...
Figure 11 Installing a power module Connecting power cords Connecting an AC power cord CAUTION: Before you connect an AC power cord, make sure the circuit breaker for the power cord is switched off.
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Figure 12 Connecting an AC power cord Connecting a DC power cord CAUTION: • Provide a circuit breaker for each DC power cord. Before connecting the DC power cord, make sure the circuit breakers for both the positive (+) and •...
Accessing the switch for the first time Connecting the console cable The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for example, a PC, to the console port on the switch. To connect the console cable to the console port: Connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the 9-core serial port on the terminal.
Power input Steady green Power module Power output Steady green Steady on Fan tray FAIL Obtaining documentation Take the following steps to get related documents from the H3C website at www.h3c.com.hk. Go to http://www.h3c.com.hk/Technical_Documents. Choose the desired product category and model.
Index A C E I O S Accessing the switch for the first time,12 Installing the switch,3 Chassis views and technical specifications,1 Obtaining documentation,13 Examining the installation site,3 Safety recommendations,2...