Route Cables

1. Identify the prerequisite and subsequent installation tasks that you must perform in conjunction with this procedure.

   See Installation Task Overview.

2. Determine whether the data cables must be routed to the front or rear of the cabinet.

   The type of fans in your switch determine where you should route the cables. See Power Supplies and Fans for descriptions of forward and reverse fans.

   • If your switch has reverse fans, plan on routing the cables to the rear of the cabinet.
   • If your switch has forward fans, plan on routing the cables to the front of the cabinet.
3. At the remote hosts, begin attaching the data cables to the appropriate connectors.
4. Route and bundle the data cables to and through the rack, following the appropriate cautions and guidelines.

   See Data Cable Cautions and Data Cable Guidelines.

5. Bring the data cables to the location in the rack where the switch will install.
6. Connect the management cables to the appropriate Ethernet port or serial device.
7. Route the management cables to and through the rack, bundling them with the data cables, if convenient to do so.
8. Bring the management cables to the location in the rack where the switch will install.
9. Ensure that line power is off at the rack.

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   Note -  If this is not possible, go to Step 11.

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10. Insert the switch power cord plugs into the line power receptacles.
11. Route the power cords through the rack, bundling them if necessary.
12. Bring the power cords to the location in the rack where the switch will install.
13. Attach rails to the switch.

    See Install the Switch in the Rack.

Related Information

• Verify the Main Switch Kit Contents

• Data Cable Cautions

• Data Cable Guidelines