Installation guide

Unpacking and Installing the Switch
Safety Instructions
5-2 ARX®1000 Hardware Installation Guide
Safety Instructions
Observe the following safety guidelines to avoid personal injury or damage to
equipment when installing or operating the switch:
Tools and Equipment
You need the following equipment for unpacking, rack-mounting, and installing the
switch:
• Utility knife (optional, for the packaging)
• Phillips screwdriver for #10 screws
• A laptop or PC to use as a serial console
• Customer-supplied standard 19-inch EIA rack
Verifying Shipment
The ARX®1000 shipment includes the 2U ARX®1000 itself and an Accessory Kit.
The Accessory Kit is packed on top of the switch. Check the contents of the shipping
crate to verify complete shipment:
• 1 15-Amp AC power cord with 8-ft. (2.4384-Meter) cable
• 1 250V locking power cord (an alternative to the above)
DANGER
!
Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check.
Before installing the switch, locate the power ON/OFF toggle on the back of the switch
and make sure it is set to OFF.
Disconnect any power or external cables before moving the switch.
Disconnect the power cord before servicing the unit to avoid electric shock.
NOTE
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Older revisions of the rails require a 3/8-inch nut driver in addition to the equipment
above.