Follow these guidelines to install your switch.
Follow these guidelines to install your N9348Y12C-SE1 switch.
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Ensure that there is adequate clearance space around the switch to allow for servicing the switch and for adequate airflow.
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Ensure that you are positioning the switch in a rack so that it takes in cold air from the cold aisle and exhausts air to the hot aisle. If there is blue coloring on the fan modules, the switch is configured for port-side exhaust airflow and you must position the module side of the switch in a cold aisle. If there is burgundy coloring on the fan modules, the switch is configured for port-side intake airflow and you must position the port side of the switch in a cold aisle.
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Ensure that the chassis can be adequately grounded. If the switch is not mounted in a grounded rack, we recommend connecting the system ground on the chassis directly to an earth ground.
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Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements for the switch. If available, use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with the switch, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations because of fluctuating data traffic patterns.
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Ensure that circuits are sized according to local and national codes. Typically, this often requires one or both of these:
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AC power supplies typically require at least a 15-A or 20-A AC circuit, 100 to 240 VAC, and a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.
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HVAC input voltage range of 100 to 277 VAC with a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.
To prevent loss of input power, ensure the total maximum loads on the circuits supplying power to the switch are within the current ratings for the wiring and breakers.
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