Installation Guide

Table Of Contents
Lifting precautions
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Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
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A fully populated ExtremeRouting SLX 9850-8 weighs approximately 245.4 kg (541 lb) and requires a hydraulic or
assisted lift to install it.
Laser precautions
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All ber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
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Laser Radiation. Do Not View Directly with Optical Instruments. Class 1M Laser Products.
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Use only optical transceivers that are qualied by Extreme Networks, Inc. and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation
performance requirements dened in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do
not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Facility requirements
Before installing the device, be sure the following facility requirements are met.
TABLE 14 Facility requirements
Type Requirements
Device specications Ensure that the facility can accommodate system, power, and environmental specications for this device as
outlined in the ExtremeRouting SLX 9850 Technical Specications on page 131 .
Electrical Ensure that there are dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics:
Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate
Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
Thermal Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.
Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation.
Rack Plan to install the device with the port side facing the air-intake aisle.
Ensure that the following amount of space is available in the rack:
SLX 9850-8: 17 rack unit (RU) height x 17.22 inches (43.7 cm) width x 30 inches (76.2 cm) depth.
Ensure that the rack meets these additional requirements:
All equipment in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection.
Additional weight of chassis will not exceed the rack’s weight limits
The rack is secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.
Facility requirements
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