Alcatel-Lucent 6850-48 Hardware Manual

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OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components
Mounting the Switch
OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide
September 2009
page 2-57
Mounting the Switch
Note
If you are relocating the switch, be sure to power it down and remove all network, stacking, and 
power cables before moving.
Airflow Considerations
Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static-free environment. Always allow adequate 
clearance at the front, rear, and sides of the switch.
The following diagram shows recommended minimum clearances for adequate chassis airflow and access 
to components at the rear of the chassis—e.g., backup power supply connectors and power cord(s).
OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis Top View
Note
Never obstruct the air vents located at the sides of the chassis. Obstructing these vents can cause 
switch failure. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of the chassis. For detailed chassis airflow 
diagrams, refer to
 
OmniSwitch 6850-48
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Rear Recommended 5 inches
minimum at rear of chassis for
access to backup power supply
connectors and power cord(s).
Sides 2 inches minimum at left
and right sides for adequate air-
flow. For detailed information on
chassis airflow, refer to 
Front Recommended 6 inches
minimum at front of chassis for
access to LEDs and network
cables.
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