378010, 8006, and 8003 chassisinstallationThis section describes how to install the 8010, 8006, and 8003 chassis.Navigation• "Reducing the chassis weight" (page 81)• "Positioning the chassis on a flat surface" (page 37)• "Mounting the chassis in an equipment rack" (page 38)• "Installing the cable management brackets" (page 44)Prerequisites to chassis installation• Inspect all items for shipping damage. If you detect damage, do notinstall the chassis. Call the Nortel Technical Solutions Center in yourarea.• Verify that the items in the shipping container match those on theshipment packing list. Use Table 6 "Accessories shipped with the 8010,8006, and 8003 chassis" (page 28) as a checklist when you verify thecontents of the shipping container.• Verify that you have all other required hardware.Positioning the chassis on a flat surfaceAs long as you provide adequate space around the unit for access to cableconnectors, you can mount the chassis onto an appropriate flat, levelsurface that can safely support the weight of the chassis, the components,and the attached cables.Procedure stepsStep Action1 Place the switch on the flat surface and check for proper ventilation.Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600Installing and Maintaining the Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 Series ChassisNN46205-303 01.02 Standard4.1 10 January 2008Copyright © 2008, Nortel Networks.