Dell PowerConnect J-8208 Hardware Guide - Page 169

J-EX8208 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet Without Using a Mechanical Lift

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Chapter 12: Removing the Switch NOTE: When you remove multiple switches from a rack or cabinet, remove the switch in the top of the rack or cabinet first and proceed to remove the rest of the switches from top to bottom. CAUTION: At least three people must be available to lift an unloaded switch chassis (all components removed) out of a rack or cabinet. For instructions on removing a switch without using a mechanical lift, see "Removing a J-EX8208 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet Without Using a Mechanical Lift" on page 156. Before removing a J-EX8208 switch from a rack or a cabinet: • Ensure that the rack or cabinet is stable and secured to the building. • Ensure that there is enough space to place the removed switch in its new location and along the path to the new location. • Read "General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches" on page 207, with particular attention to "Chassis Lifting Guidelines for J-EX8200 Switches" on page 220. • Ensure that the switch has been safely powered off (see "Powering Off a J-EX8200 Switch" on page 151) and that you have unplugged (disconnected) the power cords. • Ensure that you have disconnected any cables or wires attached to the switch ports. Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove the switch: • A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack mounting screws, for mounting the switch on a rack or cabinet. • A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1, to remove the power supplies from the chassis if you are mounting the switch without using a mechanical lift • If you installed the switch with square-hole cage nuts, a flat-blade (-) screwdriver to remove the cage nuts To remove a J-EX8200 switch from a rack or cabinet: 1. Use the appropriate Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the mounting screws-and washers if you installed the switch with cage nuts-that attach the chassis front-mounting brackets to the rack or cabinet. 2. Place the removed hardware in a labeled bag. You will need it when you reinstall the chassis. 3. Lift the chassis from the rack or cabinet and place it on a mechanical lift. For instructions on how to remove the chassis using a mechanical lift, see "Removing a J-EX8208 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet Using a Mechanical Lift" on page 154. If a mechanical lift is not available, remove all components and manually lift the empty chassis out of the rack. For instructions on removing the chassis without using a 153

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NOTE:
When you remove multiple switches from a rack or cabinet, remove
the switch in the top of the rack or cabinet first and proceed to remove the
rest of the switches from top to bottom.
CAUTION:
At least three people must be available to lift an unloaded switch
chassis (all components removed) out of a rack or cabinet. For instructions
on removing a switch without using a mechanical lift, see “Removing a
J-EX8208 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet Without Using a Mechanical Lift”
on page 156.
Before removing a J-EX8208 switch from a rack or a cabinet:
Ensure that the rack or cabinet is stable and secured to the building.
Ensure that there is enough space to place the removed switch in its new location and
along the path to the new location.
Read “General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches” on page 207,
with particular attention to “Chassis Lifting Guidelines for J-EX8200 Switches” on
page 220.
Ensure that the switch has been safely powered off (see “Powering Off a J-EX8200
Switch” on page 151) and that you have unplugged (disconnected) the power cords.
Ensure that you have disconnected any cables or wires attached to the switch ports.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove the switch:
A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack
mounting screws, for mounting the switch on a rack or cabinet.
A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1, to remove the power supplies from the chassis if
you are mounting the switch without using a mechanical lift
If you installed the switch with square-hole cage nuts, a flat-blade (-) screwdriver to
remove the cage nuts
To remove a J-EX8200 switch from a rack or cabinet:
1.
Use the appropriate Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the mounting screws—and
washers if you installed the switch with cage nuts—that attach the chassis
front-mounting brackets to the rack or cabinet.
2.
Place the removed hardware in a labeled bag. You will need it when you reinstall the
chassis.
3.
Lift the chassis from the rack or cabinet and place it on a mechanical lift. For
instructions on how to remove the chassis using a mechanical lift, see “Removing a
J-EX8208 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet Using a Mechanical Lift” on page 154. If a
mechanical lift is not available, remove all components and manually lift the empty
chassis out of the rack. For instructions on removing the chassis without using a
153
Chapter 12: Removing the Switch