Chapter 5: Installing The Blackdiamond 8800 Series Chassis - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 Series Hardware Installation Manual

5 Installing the BlackDiamond 8800 Series
Chassis
This chapter includes the following sections:
Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8806 Chassis on page 72
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Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis on page 75
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Pre-installation Requirements on page 78
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Attaching the Mid-Mount Brackets on page 78
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Rack-Mounting the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis on page 80
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Grounding the BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis on page 83
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Initial Management Access on page 85
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This chapter describes how to install the following BlackDiamond chassis models:
BlackDiamond 8806 chassis
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BlackDiamond 8810 chassis
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The BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis fits into a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. You can install the
switch either flush against the back of the rack or in a mid-mount position to give you more access
behind the rack.
NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install the BlackDiamond 8806/12804
switch.
CAUTION
Correct lifting of the BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis requires two people.
Before you lift a BlackDiamond 8800 series chassis, make sure the chassis is empty to prevent unnecessary weight.
This will also prevent damage to the system components due to possible system chassis flex when lifting.
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