Dell Networking C1048P Guide De Mise En Route page 17

Installing the Hardware
To install the C1048P PE, mount it into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E compliant rack.
You can install the C1048P in a 1U 4-post front-rack or 1U 2-post (flush and
center) rack configuration. Using a rack mount tray is optional.
To install the C1048P port extender in a rack:
1. (Optional) Install a rack mount tray in a 2- or 4-post rack.
2. Install the C1048P chassis in the rack using mounting brackets.
3. Connect the C1048P to a C9010 switch.
4. (Optional) Set up a C1048P stack by connecting to other C1048Ps.
5. Power up the system.
After you install the C1048P in a rack and power it up, perform the initial
software configuration to connect it to a network. For more information, see
Configuring the Software.
NOTE: Although Dell Networking strongly recommends the C1048P in a
rack, you may install it on a flat surface as a free-standing device. The
surface must be able to support the weight of the C1048P and the PE
cables. The C1048P is supplied with four self-adhesive rubber pads.
1. When installing the C1048P on a flat surface, attach the self-
adhesive rubber pads on each location marked on the bottom of
the switch (unless you are using a rack).
2. Set the C1048P on a flat surface. Make sure that it has proper
ventilation by leaving 5 cm (2 inches) on each side and 13 cm (5
inches) at the back.
Before You Start: Rack Safety
Considerations
Before installing the C1048P in a rack, review the following rack mounting
safety considerations.
WARNING: For complete safety information, read the safety
instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information
booklet before you begin. This document contains a condensed
summary.
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