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Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Preparation
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x3106
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Please perform the following procedure to determine the suitability of the
site for the chassis:
1. If you are installing the chassis in an equipment rack, check that the
rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. You should install
devices starting at the bottom of the rack, with the heavier devices
near the bottom.
2. If you are installing the chassis on a table, check that the table is level
and stable and that it can safely handle the weight of the device. A fully
loaded chassis can weight more than 30 kg (66.1 lb).
3. Verify that the power outlets for the chassis are located near the unit
and are easily accessible.
4. Verify that the power sources are on different A/C circuits to protect
the unit from a power circuit failure.
5. Verify that the site has dedicated power circuits or power conditioners
to supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.
6. Verify that the site allows for easy access to the ports on the front of
the chassis so that you can easily connect and disconnect the network
cables, as well as view the unit's LEDs.
7. Verify that the site allows for adequate air flow around the unit and
through the cooling vents. The ventilation direction for the main section
of the chassis is from left to right (when facing the front of the chassis),
with the fan module drawing air out of the chassis. The power supplies
have fans that draw air from the front to the back.
8. Verify that the site has a reliable and earth (grounded) power supply
source, preferably dedicated and filtered.
9. Verify that the twisted pair cabling is not exposed to sources of
electrical noise, such as radio transmitters, broadband amplifiers,
power lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.
10. Verify that the site protects the chassis from moisture, water, and dust.
Here are other guidelines to consider:
Switch ports are suitable for intra-building connections, or where
non-exposed cabling is required.
Do not place objects on top of the chassis.
The power cords provided with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies for some regions, including North
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