Switch Chassis; General Installation Guidelines - Edge-Core ECS2100-10T Installation Manual

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General Installation Guidelines

Switch Chassis

The switch is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Before continuing with switch installation, first review the general guidelines and
switch cooling requirements in this chapter.
This chapter includes these sections:
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"General Installation Guidelines" on page 21
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"How to Install the Switch in a Rack" on page 23
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"How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop" on page 26
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"Switch Cooling Requirements" on page 27
Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
The installation location should:
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be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50 ° C/32 to 122 ° F ( 0 to 40 ° C/
32 to 104 ° F, ECS2100-10P only) and its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-
condensing.
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provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or two inches) on all
sides for proper air flow.
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be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the device.
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allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.
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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.
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Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet and
is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using
a filter or surge suppressor is recommended. Verify that the external AC power
requirements for the switch can be met as listed under
Specifications" on page 29.
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"AC Power Supply