Chapter 2 Getting Started; Installing The Hardware; Items Required; Site Preparation - Nokia Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6360 Hardware User's Manual

Installing the Hardware

Note. For information on configuring a Virtual Chassis (VC), refer to the 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

The switches have the following environmental and airflow requirements:
The installation site must maintain a supported temperature and humidity range as given in the
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specifications table for the chassis. See
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. 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.
The 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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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.

Electrical Surge Warning

In order to help protect equipment against electrical surges please take note of the following
recommendations and guidelines:
OmniSwitch 6360 Hardware Users Guide
2 Getting Started
"OmniSwitch 6360 Chassis Details" on page
for minimum clearance requirements. No clearance is
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