H3C S6890 Series Installation Manual

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1Preparing for installationThe H3C S6890 Switch Series includes the following models:• S6890-54HF• S6890-30HFSafety recommendationsTo avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by incorrect use, read the following safetyrecommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possiblehazardous condition.• Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switchwith wet cloth or liquid.• Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture fromentering the chassis.• Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged incase of a fall.• Ensure good ventilation in the equipment room and make sure the air inlet and outlet vents ofthe switch are not blocked.• Make sure the input voltage for the power module is in the required range.• To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when theswitch is just powered off.• When replacing field replaceable units (FRUs), including power modules and fan trays, wear anESD wrist strap to avoid damaging the units.Examining the installation siteThe switch must be used indoors.Make sure the installation site meets the following requirements:• Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and outlet vents for ventilation.• The rack has a good ventilation system.• Identify the hot aisle and cold aisle at the installation site, and make sure ambient air flows intothe switch from the cold aisle and exhausts to the hot aisle.• Identify the airflow designs of neighboring devices, and prevent hot air flowing out of theneighboring devices from entering the top device.• The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.• The rack is reliably grounded.To ensure correct operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meetsthe requirements described in the following subsections.Temperature/humidityMaintain the temperature and humidity in the equipment room in the acceptable range.• Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanicalproperty change of materials, and metal corrosion.