Alcatel-Lucent 6850-48 User Manual

Installing the Hardware

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Never obstruct the air vents located at the left and right sides 
of the chassis.

Note. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of 
the chassis. For detailed chassis airflow diagrams, refer to 
the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide.

There are two ways in which the OmniSwitch 6850 Series 
switches can be installed: 

Tabletop installation

Rack-mount installation

For information on setting up a switch as a tabletop unit, refer 
to “Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench.” For infor-
mation on rack-mounting the switch, refer to 

OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches can be installed freestand-
ing as tabletop units. Place your switch on a stable, flat, and 
static-free surface.

Note. OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches must be placed 
“right side up.” Never attempt to operate a switch posi-
tioned on its side. 

To install the switch as a tabletop unit, follow the steps below: 

Position the chassis on the table or bench where it is to 

be installed.

Be sure that adequate clearance has been provided for 

chassis airflow and access to the front, back, and sides of 
the switch. For recommended clearances, refer to 

Also, be sure that you have placed the chassis within reach 
of all required AC power sources. 

If you are placing multiple switches in a stacked configu-
ration, carefully stack the remaining switches, one on top 
of the other. Up to eight switches may be stacked to form 
a single virtual chassis. Be sure to maintain adequate 
clearance at the front, rear, left, and right side of all 
switches (see 

). Also, be sure that you have placed 

all switches in the stack within reach of required AC 
power sources.

Note. If you are installing a single (i.e., standalone) 
switch, continue to 

for additional setup procedures.