(Optional) Installing a Data Switch

Prerequisites

The following installation tools and materials are ready:

• Phillips screwdriver (M3 to M6)
• M4 screws
• M6 screws
• Floating nut
• Front mounting ears (two)
• Rear mounting brackets (Two pairs of rear mounting brackets are delivered with each switch. Select an appropriate pair according to the installation scenario of the switch.)
• Rear mounting bracket guide rails (Two pairs of rear mounting bracket guide rails are delivered with each switch. Select an appropriate pair according to the installation scenario of the switch.)
• ESD wrist strap
• ESD bag
• ESD table

Procedure

1. Wear an ESD wrist strap.
2. Take the replacement data switch out of its ESD bag and place it on the ESD table.
3. Install grounding wires and mounting ears on the replacement data switch, as shown in Figure 3-62.
   1. Use the Phillips screwdriver to install the ground cable on the side panel of the data switch.
   2. Use the Phillips screwdriver to install mounting ears on the left and right panels of the data switch.
   Figure 3-62 Installing the ground cable and mounting ears
   

4. Install the floating nut to the mounting bar of the cabinet.
   1. Install four floating nuts on the front mounting bar, two on each side.
   2. Install four floating nuts on the rear mounting bar, two on each side.

5. Install the data switch to the cabinet, as shown in Figure 3-63.
   1. Push the data switch into the cabinet.
   2. Use M6 screws to fix the data switch on the cabinet.
   3. Verify that the data switch is horizontally installed and firmly secured.

   To facilitate future maintenance, attach labels to data switches 0 and 1 to distinguish them after the networking is complete.

   Figure 3-63 Installing a data switch