Alcatel OS6850-P48 User Guide - Page 79

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Mounting the Switch Installation Options The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches can be installed in two ways: • Tabletop installation • Rack-mount installation Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches can be installed freestanding as tabletop units. Place your switch on a stable, flat, and static-free surface. Note. OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches must be placed "right side up." Never attempt to operate a switch positioned on its side. Tabletop Mounting Steps To install the switch as a tabletop unit, follow the steps below: 1 Position the chassis on the table or bench where it is to be installed. 2 Be sure that adequate clearance has been provided for chassis airflow and access to the front, back, and sides of the switch. For recommended clearances, refer to page 2-56. Also, be sure that you have placed the chassis within the reach of all the required AC power sources. 3 If you are installing a single (i.e., stand-alone) switch, continue to "Setting Up a Stacked Configuration" on page 2-62 for additional setup procedures. If you are placing multiple switches in a stacked configuration, carefully stack the remaining switches, one on top of the other. Up to eight switches may be stacked to form a single virtual chassis. Be sure to maintain adequate clearance at the front, rear, left, and right side of all switches (see page 2-56). Also, be sure that you have placed all switches in the stack within reach of required AC power sources. Once the switches are stacked together, continue to "Cabling Stacked Configurations" on page 2-62 for additional setup procedures. Note. Switches should be added one at a time in a stack. Note. For comprehensive information on operating switches in a stacked configuration, refer to Chapter 6, "Managing OmniSwitch 6850/6850E Series Stacks." OmniSwitch 6850/6850E Series Hardware Users Guide June 2011 page 2-59