Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 9000 Quick Setup Guide

Installing the Hardware

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Once its weight has been reduced by removing the power 
supplies, the chassis can be lifted from the packaging material 
and moved to the location where it is to be installed (see 
important note below). 

Important. Two people are required to lift the chassis. 

Due to its weight, lifting the chassis unassisted can cause 

personal injury.

Once the chassis has been removed from the packaging, 
continue to “Mounting the Switch” below.

Note. Due to their weight and airflow requirements, 

OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches cannot be wall-

mounted.

Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static-
free environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the 
front and sides of the switch, as well as behind the switch’s fan 
unit (located at the top-rear of the chassis). The following top-
view diagram shows recommended minimum clearances for 
adequate airflow:

Never obstruct the air intake vents located at the bottom-front 
and bottom-sides of the chassis or the fan unit’s air output 
vents located at the rear of the chassis.

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Rear. 6 inches minimum 

at rear of chassis fan 

unit.

Front. 6 inches minimum 

at front of chassis.

Sides. 2 inches minimum 

at left and right sides.