Chapter 1: Overview; Scope; Receiving And Inspecting The Equipment; Installation Process - Arista 7050 Series Quick Start Manual

Overview
1.1

Scope

This guide is intended for properly trained service personnel and technicians who need to install Arista
Networks Data Center Switches.
DCS-7050QX-32S
DCS-7050TX-64
DCS-7050SX-72
DCS-7050TX-96
DCS-7050CX3-32S
DCS-7050CX3M-32S
Important: Only qualified personnel should install, service, or replace this equipment.
Seul le personnel qualifié doit installer, service, ou remplacer cet équipement.
1.2

Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment

Upon receiving the switch, inspect the shipping boxes and record any external damage. Retain
packing materials if you suspect that part of the shipment is damaged; the carrier may need to inspect
them.
If the boxes were not damaged in transit, unpack them carefully. Ensure that you do not discard any
accessories that may be packaged in the same box as the main unit.
Inspect the packing list and confirm that you received all listed items. Compare the packing list with
your purchase order.
1.3

Installation Process

The following tasks are required to install and use the switch.
1. Select and prepare the installation site
2. Assemble the installation tools listed
3. Attach the mounting brackets and install the switch in an equipment rack
Switch).
4. Connect the switch to the power source and network devices
5. Configure the switch
Important: Class 1 Laser Product: This product has provisions to install Class 1 laser
transceivers which provide optical coupling to the communication network. Once a Class
1 laser product is installed, the equipment is a Class 1 Laser Product (Appareil à Laser
de Classe 1). The customer is responsible for selecting and installing the Class 1 laser
transceiver and for insuring that the Class 1 AEL (Allowable Emission Limit) per EN/IEC
DCS-7050TX-48
DCS-7050SX-64
DCS-7050TX-72Q
DCS-7050SX2-72Q
DCS-7050SX3-48YC12
DCS-7050TX3-48C8
Parts List provides a list of components included with the switch.
(Site
(Tools and Parts Required for
(Configuring the Switch).
DCS-7050QX2-32S
DCS-7050TX-72
DCS-7050SX-72Q
DCS-7050SX-96
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8
DCS-7050SX3-48C8
Selection).
Installation).
(Cabling the
Chapter 1
(Rack Mounting the
Switch).
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