Installation guide
BlackDiamond X8 Chassis
BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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The front of the chassis provides access to:
● Card cage for the management modules and I/O modules
● Bays for redundant power supplies, with ventilated cover
● Connection point for ESD-preventive strap
Figure 2 shows the back of the BlackDiamond X8 chassis.
Figure 2: Back of the BlackDiamond X8 Chassis
The back of the BlackDiamond X8 chassis provides access to:
● Eight AC power input connectors
● Five vertical fan trays
● Access to four fabric module slots behind the fan trays
● Connection point for ESD-preventive strap
● Attachment point for optional chassis ground
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1 = Grounding point
2 = ESD jack
3 = AC power input connectors
4 = Fan trays