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Installing the Switch
CAUTION
Procedures are for qualified service personnel only.
Selecting a Site
Switch units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to
follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
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Ethernet Cabling
To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the current
cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following
criteria against the current installation of your network:
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The site should:
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be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.
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be able to maintain its temperature within -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 149°F) and its humidity
within 10% to 90%, non-condensing
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provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow
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be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices
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allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting
fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.
Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to
240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each device and is powered from an
independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.
Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables with RJ-45
connectors; Category 3 or better for 10BASE-T, Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX, and
Category 5, 5e or 6 for 1000BASE-T.
Protection from radio frequency interference emissions
Electrical surge suppression
Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic fields from data
based network wiring
Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields
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