Selecting A Site For The Switch - Allied Telesis AT-GS920/16 Installation And User Manual

GS920 Series Gigabit Ehternet Switch Installation and User's Guide

Selecting a Site for the Switch

Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for the GS920
Series switch:
If you plan to install the switch on a table, make sure that the table
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is level and secured.
If you plan to install the switch on a wall, make sure that the wall is
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straight and secured.
If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, make sure
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that the rack is safely secured to the floor and will not tip over.
Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom, with
the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.
The power outlet for the switch should be located near the unit and
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should be easily accessible.
The site should provide for easy access to the ports and the LEDs
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on the front of the switch should be easily viewed.
To allow proper cooling off the switch, air flow around the unit and
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through its vents on the side should not be restricted.
Do not place objects on top of the switch.
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Do not expose the switch to moisture or water.
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Ensure that the site is a dust-free environment.
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Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply
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reliable electrical power to the network devices.
Note
The AT-GS920/8PS must be connect to PoE networks without
routing to outside plants.
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