Side Panel Description - D-Link Xstack DES-3528 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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xStack DES-3528/DES-3552 Series Layer 2 Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Side Panel Description

The left and right-hand panel of the DE S-3528 and DES-3528DC Switches contain a he at vent. The he at vents a re
used to dissipate heat. Do not block these openings, and leave at least 6 inches of space at the rear and sides of the
Switch for proper ventilation. Be reminded that without proper heat dissipation and air circulation, system components
might overheat, which could lead to system failure.
Figure 1- 16. Side panels of the DES-3528/DES-3528DC
The right-hand side p anel of the DES-3 552 and DES-3528P Switches contain two sy stem fans and ventilation alon g
the entire rig ht side. The left hand pan el includ es a heat ven t. T he system fa ns are use d to dissi pate h eat. Do not
block these openings on either side of the Switch. Leave at least 6 inches of space at the rear and sides of the Switch
for proper ventilation. Be reminde d that without prop er heat dissip ation and air circulation, system com ponents might
overheat, which could lead to system failure.
Figure 1- 17. Side panels of the DES-3552/DES-3528P
The right-hand side pan el of the DES-3552P Switch contains three system fan s and ventilation along the entire right
side. The left hand panel includes a heat vent. Th e system fans are u sed to dissi pate h eat. Do not block these
openings on either sid e of the Switch. Leave at least 6 inches of spa ce at the rear and sides of the Switch for prope r
ventilation. Be remin ded that without p roper heat dissipation and air circul ation, system co mponents might overheat,
which could lead to system failure.
Figure 1- 18. Side panels of the DES-3552P
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