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Chapter 3
This chapter provides information and procedures on:
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Preparing the installation site
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Unpacking the equipment
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Meeting tool and materials requirements
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Installing the hub
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Installing multiple hubs
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Verifying installation
Site Preparation
Before you begin installing the hubs, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating
environment meets the physical requirements of the equipment (see Table 3-1).
Table 3-1. Operating environment requirements
Characteristic
Temperature
Humidity
Ventilation
Operating conditions
Service access
Power
Tabletop requirements
Rack installation
requirements
Installation
Installation
Requirement
Ambient temperature between 0° C and 40° C (32° F and 104° F).
No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters.
Between 5% and 85% noncondensing.
Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling.
Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet.
At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise (such as
photocopy machine or arc welder).
Minimum 12 inches (19.68 cm) front and back for service access and maintenance.
Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware such as punchdown
blocks.
Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).
Approximately 13.0-inch (33.0 cm) by 8.0-inch (20.3 cm) flat area.
Standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) EIA equipment rack, with supplied mounting bracket
hardware, 1.0 EIA rack-mount spaces needed for each NETGEAR 100BASE-T hub.
3-1
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