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Installing the Switch
Location
The site where you install the switch may greatly affect its performance.
When installing, consider the following factors:
Install the switch in a cool and dry place.
Specifications, for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating
ranges.
Install the switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field
generators (such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to
sunlight.
Leave at least 10 cm of space at the front and rear of the switch for
ventilation.
Install on a sturdy, level surface that can support at least the weight of
the switch, or in an EIA standard-size rack. For information on rack
installation, see the next section, Rack Mounting.
When installing the switch on a level surface, be sure to attach the rubber
feet at the bottom of the device. The rubber feet act as cushioning devices.
Rack Mounting
The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard 19-inch rack, which can be
placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.
brackets on the switch's front panel (one on each side), and secure them with
the provided screws. Then, use screws provided with the equipment rack to
mount the switch in the rack.
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See Appendix A,
Attach the mounting
Installation
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