Alcatel OS6602-24 Getting Started Guide - Page 15

Instructions 1 Carefully cut the tape along the seam at the top of the box containing the chassis. 2 Lift the box's top flaps. Remove any smaller boxes or pouches that are enclosed and set them aside. 3 Lift the chassis out of the packaging. 4 Carefully remove the foam pads and protective plastic from the switch chassis. Note. Alcatel provides factory-installed blank cover plates for empty module slots. Because they play an important role in chassis ventilation, do not remove these cover plates unless a module or back up power supply is to be installed immediately at the corresponding slot. 5 If you are installing multiple switches in a stacked configuration, repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining switches that will make up the stack. 6 Once all OmniSwitch 6600 Family switches have been removed from their packaging, continue to "Setting Up the Switch" on page 9. March 2005 Setting Up the Switch Note. Due to their airflow and access requirements, OmniSwitch 6600 Family switches cannot be wallmounted. Airflow Considerations Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, staticfree environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the front, rear, and sides of the switch. The following diagram shows recommended minimum clearances for adequate chassis airflow and access to components at the rear of the chassis-e.g., back up power supply and power switch(es). Rear. 5 inches minimum at rear of chassis for installation and removal of optional back up power supply. Sides. 2 inches minimum at left and right sides for chassis airflow. Front. 6 inches minimum at front of chassis for cable access and LED visibility. Chassis Top View Setting Up the Hardware 9