Digitus DN-95301 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Installing the Switch

The switch is designed for office use, where it can be free standing, desktop-mounted,
or mounted in most standard 19-inch equipment racks. If you prefer, you can rack-
mount the switch in a wiring closet or equipment room using two mounting brackets and
six screws.
When choosing a location for the switch, observe the following guidelines:
Make sure the switch is accessible and that the cables can be connected easily.
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Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, and
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broadband amplifiers as well as power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Prevent water or moisture from entering the switch case.
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Make sure there are no obstructions to restrict airflow around the switch. We
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recommend that you provide a minimum of 50 millimeter (2-inch) clearance.
Do not place liquids or other objects on top of the switch.
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If the switches are freestanding, do not stack more than four switches on top of one
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another.

Pre-Installation Considerations

Fast Ethernet Topology Considerations

If you will be using the switch for Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) operation, observe the
following guidelines:
The maximum unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable length is 100 meters (328 feet)
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over Category 5 cable.
Single-repeater topologies permit a total network span of 325 meters (1066 feet).
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Full-Duplex Considerations

The switch provides full-duplex support for its Fast Ethernet ports. Full-duplex operation
allows frames to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling a link's potential data
throughput. If you will be using the switch in full-duplex mode, the maximum UTP cable
length is 100 meters (328 feet) over Category 5 cable.

Desktop or Shelf Mounting

To install the switch on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:
Step 1 Place the switch on a desktop or shelf near an AC power source.
Step 2 Keep enough ventilation space between the switch and the surrounding objects.
Step 3 Connect the switch to network devices.