SWITCHBLADE CHASSIS AND FAN TRAY QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
SwitchBlade Chassis and Fan Tray Quick Install Guide Document Number C613-04029-01 REV C. Copyright © 2002-2003 Allied Telesyn International, Corp. 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn. Allied Telesyn International, Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice.
Quick Install Guide 3 Documentation Roadmap SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information Booklet Hardware Reference Software Reference General Customer Support Chassis & Fan Tray Quick Install Guide Visit www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz for the latest documentation, FAQs, and support information.
SwitchBlade Chassis and Fan Tray ■ Blank faceplates for all but one switch controller bay and one line card bay (pre-installed at factory). That is, eight faceplates for the SwitchBlade 8 and four faceplates for the SwitchBlade 4. ■ One blank faceplate for each PSU bay (pre-installed at factory). ■ Two rack-mount brackets (pre-installed at factory). ■ One 19 inch rack-mount kit. ■ Two RS-232 DB9 cables for connecting switch controller RS-232 ASYN0 ports to a terminal or PC.
Quick Install Guide 5 Installing A Chassis All AC and DC versions of this equipment must be earthed. Follow these steps to install a chassis: 1. Read the safety information The SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information booklet includes all relevant safety information. A copy of the safety booklet is supplied with each chassis. A PDF version can be found on the CD-ROM that ships with every switch controller and every chassis, or can be downloaded from www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/switchblade/. 2.
SwitchBlade Chassis and Fan Tray Figure1: SwitchBlade rack crossbar. SwitchBlade Support Bar 5. Remove any packaging and protective material Inside the chassis: Check that the internal spaces are free of packaging and protective material. Outside the chassis: Check that all vents are free from obstruction. 6. Insert the blank faceplates (if not factory fitted) When inserting a faceplate, make sure the faceplate’s metal back-panel is aligned with the card guides (see Figure 2 on page -6).
Quick Install Guide 7 7. Secure the blank faceplates Press each faceplate home (until its front panel engages, or nearly engages, the threaded holes inside the chassis). Use the captive Phillips screws to secure each faceplate to the chassis (two screws per faceplate). Secure blank faceplates to all switch controller and line card bays that will not have controllers or cards installed. The faceplates prevent dust and debris from entering the switch and maintain proper airflow.
SwitchBlade Chassis and Fan Tray Follow these steps to install a fan tray: 1. Read the safety information The SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information booklet includes all relevant safety information. A copy of the safety booklet is supplied with each fan tray. A PDF version can be found on the CD-ROM that ships with every switch controller and every chassis, or can be downloaded from www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/switchblade/. 2.
Quick Install Guide 9 Slide the fan tray out of the chassis, making sure to keep the tray in a straight alignment so that it doesn’t jam. When removing fan trays, avoid contact with spinning fan blades. Contact may cause personal injury or fan damage. Figure4: Fan tray ejectors. 6.
SwitchBlade Chassis and Fan Tray 7. Secure the fan tray Rotate the ejector levers until both locking mechanisms engage their holes in the chassis. 8. Install the fan tray faceplate Place the faceplate over the fan tray so that the plate’s two mounting screws line up with the threaded holes on the fan tray (see Figure 6 on page -10). Tighten the mounting screws. Figure 6: Installing fan tray faceplate. 9.
Quick Install Guide 11 Where To Find More Information Sources of further information: C613-04029-01 REV C ■ The Documentation and Tools CD-ROM bundled with every switch controller and every chassis, which contains the complete Documentation Set for your switch and its expansion options, as well as tools for managing the switch. ■ The SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information Booklet, provides safety and statutory information for the SwitchBlade and its accessories.
