General Site Guidelines For J-Ex Series Switches - Dell PowerConnect J-EX8208 Hardware Manual

Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8208 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide
Table 27: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
Item or Task
Rack or Cabinet
Select the type of rack or cabinet and verify that
it meets the minimum requirements for the
installation of the switch.
Plan rack or cabinet location, ensuring the
required space clearances.
Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and
building structure.
Cables
Plan the cable routing and management.
Acquire cables and connectors:
Determine the number of cables needed
based on your planned configuration.
Ensure that the distance between hardware
components to be connected allows for
cable lengths to be within the specified
maximum limits.
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For More Information
"Rack Requirements for a J-EX8208
Switch" on page 63
"Cabinet Requirements and
Specifications for a J-EX8208
Switch" on page 66
"Clearance Requirements for Airflow
and Hardware Maintenance for a
J-EX8208 Switch" on page 67
"Rack Requirements for a J-EX8208
Switch" on page 63
"Cabinet Requirements and
Specifications for a J-EX8208
Switch" on page 66
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 207
Mounting a J-EX8208 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet on page 101
Efficient switch operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and proper
layout of the equipment, rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.
To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your J-EX Series switch and
prevent environmentally caused equipment failures:
Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as
metal flakes.
Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properly
and that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the
switch.
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