Selecting A Site - Allied Telesis AT-8624PoE Installation And Safety Manual

Installation & Safety Guide

Selecting a Site

You can install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack, on a level surface such as a
desktop or bench, or against a wall using the optional wall-mount kit. How to
install the switch using the 19-inch rack-mount kit is described below. How to
install the switch using the wall-mount kit is described in the AT-8600 Series
Hardware Reference.
When you install the switch, choose a site that:
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allows adequate airflow around the switch and its vents.
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is free of dust and moisture.
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will maintain an ambient temperature range of 0 º C to 40º C
(32º F to 104º F) and a humidity range of 5% to 80% non-condensing.
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has a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply, preferably dedicated
and filtered.
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does not expose cabling to sources of electrical noise such as radio
transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and
fluorescent fixtures.
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allows easy access to the switch's power and cable connections.
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allows all related network devices to be connected to the switch without
exceeding maximum cable length limitations as specified in the AT-8600
Series Hardware Reference.
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ensures that when the switch is mounted in a rack, the switch is mounted
evenly to prevent uneven mechanical loading of the rack.
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