Installation guide

D000024-001 Rev. B 2-1
2 Installation
This section describes how to install and configure for first-time use:
• The SilverStorm 9000 switches in a network environment.
Planning the Installation
The 9000 is designed to be installed in an existing 19-inch equipment rack or server
rack.
NOTE:
These chassis are designed for a four-post server cabinet. They should not
be mounted in a two-post telco cabinet.
Racks should conform to conventional standards. Use the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard
ANSI/EIA-310-D-92 and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297
Racks should meet the following mechanical recommendations:
• Four-post, 19" rack to facilitate easy maintenance
• Universal mounting rail hole pattern identified in IEC Standard 297
• Mounting holes flush with the rails to accommodate the chassis
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following condition:
Rack Enclosure Door Panels - This unit radiates radio frequency energy and was
tested for FCC Part 15 compliance in a suitable rack enclosure, providing the
means to confine radiated emissions. Construction of the rack enclosure may
consist of mesh screen or perforations, and should include top, side, and front and
rear door panels.
Use a rack grounding kit and a ground conductor that is carried back to earth or to
another suitable building ground. Ground the equipment rack to earth ground.
Provide enough room to work on the equipment. Clear the work site of any
unnecessary materials. Make sure the equipment will have enough clearance for
front and rear access.