Install The Z9000; Install The Z9000 System In A Rack Or Cabinet; Attach The Mounting Brackets - Dell Force10 Z9000 Manual

Install the Z9000

To install the Z9000 system, Dell Force10 recommends completing the installation procedures in the
order presented below.
Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the Z9000 or its Field
Replaceable Units (FRUs).
This chapter describes the installation procedures as follows:

Install the Z9000 System in a Rack or Cabinet

1

Attach the Mounting Brackets

a
Install the System into the Rack or Cabinet
b
Attach the Ground Cable
2
Install the QSFP+ Optics
3
Splitting QSFP Ports to SFP+ Ports
a
Install the Solid State Drive
4
Supply Power and Power Up the System
5
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an
ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9000 and its components. As with all electrical
devices of this type, take all the necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing this system.
Install the Z9000 System in a Rack or Cabinet
Attach the Mounting Brackets
The Z9000 is shipped with mounting brackets (rack ears) and the required screws for rack or cabinet
installation. The brackets are enclosed in a package with the system.
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