Dell Networking C9010 Installation Manual

Also see for Networking C9010: Getting started guide

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3Installing the HardwareTo install the C9010 chassis and power up the switch:1. Install the C9010 chassis in a 2- or 4-post rack using the rack bar and mounting brackets shippedwith the chassis, or use an optional rack mount tray or Dell ReadyRails kit.2. Secure the chassis ground.3. Install the fan modules.4. Install RPMs and line cards.5. Install the power supplies and power cables.6. Install the cable management system.7. Install the QSFP+ and SFP+ optics.8. Connect the power and power up the system.WARNING: Due to the weight of a fully populated C9010 chassis, remove each component beforeyou install or remove the chassis.After you install the switch in a rack and power it up, perform the initial software configuration andconnect the switch to a network as described in the Dell Networking C9010 Getting Started Guide.Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Threaded-Hole RackYou can install the chassis in a 2-post threaded-hole rack by following the tooled procedure in thissection. A flat-head and a Philips screwdriver are necessary.WARNING: Use two people, an equipment lift, or pallet jack when lifting or moving the chassis.Install the chassis into the rack before inserting the chassis components. Lift the C9010 chassisonly from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis shelves or power supply openings might damage thechassis.WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, take specialprecautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided toensure your safety:• If your chassis is the only unit in the rack, mount it at the bottom of the rack.• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top withthe heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicingthe unit in the rack.• If the chassis is shipped with blanks, remove the blanks from each RPM, line card, fan moduleand PSU slot before lifting the chassis.1. (Optional) The C9010 chassis is designed to fit into a rack enclosure with the front door closed. Ifyou plan to use cable management brackets (see Installing the Cable Management System ) and8 Installing the Hardware