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3. Pre-Installation Guidelines
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that
are likely to generate electric noise.
• Place the ServSwitch Multiuser on a flat, clean, and dry surface or install it in a
rack.
• Make sure that the maximum distance between each computer and the
ServSwitch doesn't exceed 100 feet (30 m).
3.1 Avoiding General Rackmount Problems
Elevated operating ambient temperature:
The rack environment's operating ambient temperature may be greater than the
room ambient temperature when installing it into a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly. Install the equipment in an environment that's compatible with the
maximum rated ambient temperature.
Reduced airflow:
Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe
operation is not compromised. Leave a gap of at least 2" (5 cm) on each side of
the ServSwitch.
Mechanical loading:
Do not create a hazardous condition caused by uneven mechanical loading.
Mount the equipment in the rack safely.
Circuit overloading:
When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, do not overload circuits.
If you do, over-current protection and supply wiring might fail.
Maintain reliable earth grounding for the rackmounted equipment. Check sup-
ply connections for power strips that are not connected directly to the branch cir-
cuit.
3.2 Rackmounting the ServSwitch
Using the included rackmount kit, rackmount the ServSwitch Multiuser unit.
You can place the brackets in two possible positions, shown in Figure 3-1.
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