Chapter 3: Installation; Step 1: Preparing The Site; Step 2: Installing The Switch; Step 3: Checking The Installation - NETGEAR GSM7324 Installation Manual

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3
Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps:

Step 1: Preparing the site

Step 2: Installing the switch

Step 3: Checking the installation

Step 4: Applying AC power

Step 5: Connecting devices to the switch

Step 6: Installing a SFP module
Step 7: Connecting to the console port to manage the switch for initial configuration
Step 1: Preparing the Site
Before you install your switch, be sure your operating environment meets the operating environment
requirements in Table 3-1.

Table 3-1. Site Requirements

Characteristics
Mounting
Desktop installations:
Rack-mount
installations:
Access
Power source
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating humidity:
Ventilation:
Operating conditions:
Requirements
Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment rack that is grounded
and physically secure. You also need the rack-mount kit supplied with your
switch.
Locate the switch in a position that lets you access the front panel RJ-45 ports,
view the front panel LEDs, and access the rear-panel power connector.
Provide a power source within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the installation location.
Power specifications for the switch is shown in Appendix C. Be sure the AC
outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power
to the outlet and the switch.
Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature between 0 and 40ºC
(32 and 104ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct
sunlight, warm air exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.
The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of 90%,
non-condensing.
Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of the
switch. Keep at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) free on all sides for cooling.
Be sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where you intend
to install the switch.
Keep the switch at least 6 ft (1.83 m) away from nearest source of
electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine.
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