Multiple people should move the switch and heavy components. Examine the installation site The H3C S9500E series can only be used indoors. Make sure that the floor can support the weight of the switch and its accessories. To ensure the normal operation of the switch, ensure that the following elements meet requirements described in “Preparing for installation”...
Multimeter, 500 V Meg-ohmmeter (used for measuring the insulation resistance), error Meters detector, optical power meter, earth resistance tester The instruments and tools are not shipped with the S9500E series. Install the switch This guide provides basic installation steps. See the S9500E Installation Guide for comprehensive procedures for installing the switch.
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Installation workflow Figure 1 Installation flow of the switch Install the switch on a rack This S12500 Quick Start Guide provides steps to install the switch on a rack. The S12500 Installation Guide also provides steps to install the S12500 on a workbench. This section explains how to install mounting and cable management brackets for the S9505E and S9512E.
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Attach the mounting brackets onto the left and right sides of the switch, as shown in Figure Figure 2 Install the mounting brackets and cable management brackets (1) Mounting brackets (2) Cable management bracket (3) Mounting screws Install the switch in the rack Place the switch on the support tray and slide the switch along the slide rails until the mounting brackets on the switch reach the rack posts.
Install a power system See the S9500 Installation Guide for instructions for installing a power system. Install a card Before installing a card, follow these preparations. Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure that the wrist strap is properly grounded.
Turn on the power switch of the power source providing power to the switch. Turn on the power switch of the PWR on the switch. H3C recommends that you check the following conditions after the switch is powered on: •...
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Result Item Remarks Interface cards are correctly installed and have a good contact with the backplane. The console cable is correctly connected.
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