Chapter 2
Switch Installation
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
Warning
recommended ambient temperature of:
113°F (45°C) Statement 1047
No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open. Statement 1073
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
Warning
Warning
To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least:
3 in. (7.6 cm) Statement 1076
To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) standard for
Caution
electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect the Ethernet cables only to intrabuilding or
nonexposed wiring or cabling.
Caution
To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard, PoE or non-PoE 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
cables that exit from either the left or right side of the switch should be routed and tied to the nearest
rack metal.
The grounding architecture of this product is DC-isolated (DC-I).
Note
Installation Guidelines
Before installing the switch, verify that these guidelines are met.
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For the clearance to the front and rear panels, make sure that:
Front-panel indicators can be easily read.
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Clearance is at least 4.4 in. (11.1 cm) from the switch's rear panel.
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Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
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AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch's rear panel.
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The SFP or SFP+ module minimum bend radius and connector length are met. See the
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corresponding SFP or SFP+ module documentation for more information.
Access to the rear of the rack is sufficient for connecting the optional Cisco RPS 2300 module.
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For switches with the optional 1025-W power supply module (PWR-C2-1025WAC) or the 1100-W
power supply module (PWR-C1-1100WAC), rack-mount the switch before installing the power
supply module.
Ensure that the power supply modules and fan modules are securely inserted in the chassis before
moving the switch.
Catalyst 3650 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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