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8800 Series Chassis Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Be sure that each wiring closet has a suitable ground. All distribution racks and
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equipment installed in the closet should be grounded.
Be sure that all system environmental requirements are met, such as ambient
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temperature and humidity.
NETGEAR recommends that you consult an electrical contractor for
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commercial building and wiring specifications.
Temperature
This equipment generates a significant amount of heat. It is essential that you provide a
temperature-controlled environment for both performance and safety.
Install the equipment only in a temperature- and humidity-controlled indoor area that is free of
airborne materials that can conduct electricity. Too much humidity can cause a fire. Too little
humidity can produce electrical shock and fire.
Follow these general thermal recommendations for your wiring closet:
Be sure that the ventilation in the wiring closet is adequate to maintain a temperature
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below 104° F (40° C).
Install a reliable air conditioning and ventilation system.
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Keep the ventilation in the wiring closet running during non-business hours; otherwise,
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the equipment can overheat.
Maintain an ambient operating temperature of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C).
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Maintain a storage temperature of -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C).
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As with all electrical equipment, your product lifetime can degrade
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with increased temperature. If possible, keep temperatures at
approximately 78° F (25° C) or lower.
Humidity
To maximize equipment life, keep operating humidity between 50% and 70% relative
humidity (non-condensing) during typical operation. The equipment can operate between
10% and 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) for short intervals.
Chassis Spacing Requirements
NETGEAR recommends placing no more than three chassis next to each other because of to
chassis-to-chassis heating. Use the following spacing guidelines when you install your 8800
series switch:
Leave a minimum of one empty 19-inch rack between two sets of three adjacent
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switches.
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