Installing The Hardware; Installing The Chassis; Installing The Equipment Rack Shelf Bar - Dell Force10 E300 Quick Start Manual

Installing the Hardware

This guide assumes all site preparation has been performed before installing the
chassis.

Installing the Chassis

To install an E-Series chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you complete the
installation procedures in the order presented below.
NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the installation instructions below apply to all of
the E-Series chassis.
Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the
switch or its field replaceable units.
CAUTION: The E-Series systems are packaged in one or two separate
containers. Use an equipment lift or pallet jack to lift or install the chassis.
Lifting the system by its shelves will cause damage to the chassis.
NOTE: If you are installing the chassis without using an equipment lift or pallet
jack, remove all AC power supplies, the fan tray, line cards, RPMs and SFMs from
the chassis prior to lifting it.
CAUTION: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when
handling the chassis and its components. As with all electrical devices of this
type, take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing
this system. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components
are mishandled.

Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

The equipment rack shelf bar must be installed first for all of the E-Series
chassis.
Step Task
Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack.
1
Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward. The smooth side of the
2
bar should face outward.
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