User Guide

6 Installing the Hardware June 2007
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 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide.
Installation Options
There are two ways in which the OmniSwitch 6800 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
“Rack-Mounting the Switch” on page 7.
Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or
Bench
OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches can be installed freestand-
ing as tabletop units. Place your switch in a stable, flat, static-
free surface.
Note. OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches must be placed
“right side up.” Never attempt to operate a switch posi-
tioned on its side.
Tabletop Mounting Steps
To install the switch as a tabletop unit, follow the steps below:
1 Position the chassis on the table or bench where it is to
be installed.
2 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 page 5.
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 page 5). 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 “Connections and Cabling” on page 10
for additional setup procedures.