Prepare the Front Support and Small Air Duct

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

   See Installation Task Overview.

2. Bring the data cables connectors that are to attach to the switch to the data connector end of the switch.

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   Note - Do not attach the cables at this time.

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3. Sort the cables into two side-by-side groups (four groups for dual-switch configurations) that approximate the locations where the data cables attach on the data connector end of the switch.

   Use hook and loop straps to bundle the cables.

4. Pass the data cables through the front support.
   1. Align the front support to the data connector end of the switch.

      The rolled top and bottom edges of the front support point away from the switch.

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      Note - Do not attach the front support at this time.

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   2. Pass the left-most bundle of data cables through the left-most opening of the front support.
      
   3. Pass the left-of-center bundle of data cables through the left-of-center opening of the front support.
   4. Pass the right-of-center bundle of data cables through the right-of-center opening of the front support.
   5. Pass the right-most bundle of data cables through the right-most opening of the front support.
5. Pass the data cables through the smaller air duct.
   1. Align the air duct to the data connector end of the switch.

      The mounting tabs of the air duct orient away from the switch.

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      Note - Do not attach the air duct at this time.

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   2. Pass the left-most bundle of data cables through the left opening of the air duct.
      
   3. Pass the left-of-center and right-of-center bundles of data cables through the center opening of the air duct.
   4. Pass the right-most bundle of data cables through the right opening of the air duct.
6. Connect the data and management cables.

   See Attach Data and Management Cables

7. Attach the small air duct and front support.

   See Install the Air Duct and Front Support.

Related Information

• Install the Air Duct and Front Support

• Attach Data and Management Cables

• Power On the Switch