PoE Devices....................................................................................................................................................79
Power Supply Requirements...........................................................................................................................79
AC Power Cord Requirements ........................................................................................................................80
Selecting a UPS.......................................................................................................................................80
UPS Transition Time ................................................................................................................................81
Applicable Industry Standards................................................................................................................................81
Pre-installation Requirements ................................................................................................................................90
Rack-Mounting the Chassis....................................................................................................................................92
Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................99
Power Supply Compatibility..................................................................................................................................100
Minimum Software Requirements .................................................................................................................101
Required Tools and Equipment.....................................................................................................................102
Installing the Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................103
Required Tools and Equipment.....................................................................................................................105
Installing the DC Wiring.................................................................................................................................105
Removing a DC Power Supply......................................................................................................................109
Module Slot Assignments .....................................................................................................................................112
Installing a Backup MSM ......................................................................................................................................118
Blank Front Panels ...............................................................................................................................................121
Installing a Blank Front Panel .......................................................................................................................122
Removing a Blank Front Panel .....................................................................................................................122
Initial Management Access ..................................................................................................................................125
Logging In for the First Time .........................................................................................................................125
BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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