16Installing an air filter (optional)Air filters of the S10500 Switch Series are optional. If you have ordered air filters, install the air filtersbefore mounting the switch to the cabinet.• S10508-V: The air filter is located at the air intake of the front of the switch. For the installationprocedures, see the S10508-V Air Filter User Manual. Before installing an air filter, install thepower cable management brackets to the chassis.• Other models: The air filter is located at the left of the chassis. For the installation procedures, seethe S10504 Air Filter User Manual and S10508 Air Filter User Manual.Mounting the switch to the cabinetFollow these steps to mount the switch to the cabinet:Step1 Face the rear of the chassis towards the front of the cabinet.Step2 Use at least two persons to lift the switch by using the handles or supporting the bottom of the chassisuntil the bottom of the switch is a little higher than the slide rails on the cabinet.CAUTION:• Do not hold the handle of the fan tray, power module, or the back cover of the chassis, or the air ventsof chassis. Any attempt to carry the switch with these parts may cause equipment damage or evenbodily injury.• H3C recommends using a mechanical lift for moving your switch.Step3 Place the switch on the slide rails and slide the switch along the slide rails until the mounting brackets onthe switch touch the front cabinet posts, as shown in callout 1 on Figure 11.CAUTION:After placing the switch on the slide rails, do not leave go of your hands immediately because this may tipand damage the switch, and even cause bodily injury.Step4 Fix the chassis to the cabinet with mounting screws.
