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