About This Guide; Packing List; Safety Guidelines - Huawei CloudEngine 8800 Series Quick Start Manual

1 About This Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Huawei CloudEngine series switch. This guide describes how to install CloudEngine
8800&7800&6800&5800 (CE8800&7800&6800&5800 for short) series switches. It also explains how to log in to
your switch for the first time.
CE5850-48T4S2Q-EI is used as an example to illustrate how to install the CE8850-32CQ-EI and
CE7800&6800&5800 series switches. CE8860 is used as an example to illustrate how to install the CE8860,
CE8861, CE8868 and CE8850-64CQ-EI switches. The methods for connecting and logging in to the
CE8800&7800&6800&5800 series switches are similar. CE5850-48T4S2Q-EI is used as an example here.
Figures in the document are for reference only and may be different from actual devices.
Any procedural differences between models are specified at the start of each section.
CE6880EI series switches are sold only in specified industries currently. For details about sales strategies, contact
the equipment supplier.
For more information, see the Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for your switch on the Huawei
support website.

2 Packing List

Chassis (with the product model on the
nameplate)
If the switch you ordered has built-in power
modules and fan modules, the power
modules and fan modules are installed in the
chassis before the delivery by default.
NOTE
The numbers and types of items in the installation accessory package differ for different product models.

3 Safety Guidelines

To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all the safety precautions on the equipment and in this
document. WARNING and CAUTION items do not cover all the safety precautions and are only supplementary
to the safety precautions.
Follow all the safety precautions and instructions provided by Huawei. The safety precautions outlined in this
document are only requirements of Huawei and do not include general safety requirements. Huawei is not
liable for any consequence that results from violation of regulations pertaining to safe operations or safety
codes pertaining to design, production, and equipment use.
WARNING
Laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of optical modules or optical fibers without eye protection.
Do not install power cables while the power is on.
Do not turn on the power until you have finished installing the chassis and connecting cables.
CAUTION
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Take ESD protection measures during equipment installation and maintenance. For example, wear ESD gloves or an ESD wrist strap.
Do not place other objects on the chassis.
Installation accessory package:
- Chassis ground cable
- Console cable
(only for CE8860, CE8861, CE8868)
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
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- Mounting brackets and guide rails
- Floating nuts
- M4 screws
- M6 screws