Chapter 2 Getting Started; Installing The Hardware; Items Required; Site Preparation - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware User's Manual

Installing the Hardware

Note. For information on configuring a Virtual Chassis (VC), refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.

Items Required

Grounding wrist strap
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Phillips screwdriver
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Flat-blade screwdriver
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Site Preparation

Environmental Requirements

OmniSwitch 6900 switches have the following environmental and airflow requirements:
The installation site must maintain a temperature between 0° and 45° Celsius (32° and 113° Fahren-
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heit) and not exceed 95 percent maximum humidity (non-condensing) at any time.
Be sure to allow adequate room for proper air ventilation at the front, back, and sides of the switch.
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Refer to "Airflow Considerations" on page 2-4
necessary at the top or bottom of the chassis.

Electrical Requirements

Note. Alcatel-Lucent switches must be installed by a professional installer. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure that proper grounding is available and that the installation meets applicable local and
national electrical codes.
OmniSwitch 6900 switches have the following general electrical requirements:
Each switch requires one grounded electrical outlet for each power supply installed in the chassis.
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OmniSwitch 6900 switches offer both AC and DC power supply support.
For switches using AC power connections, each supplied AC power cord is 2 meters (approx. 6.5 feet).
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Do not use extension cords.
OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware Users Guide
2 Getting Started
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