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Chapter 3
Rack-Mount Placement
When rack-mounting the Switch, please observe the
following guidelines:
Elevated Operating Ambient
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or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should
be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the maximum ambient temperature
(Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment
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in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in
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the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is
not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given
•
to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and supply
wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing
this concern.
Reliable Earthing
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted
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equipment should be maintained. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of
power strips).
To rack-mount the Switch in any standard 19-inch rack,
follow the instructions described below.
1.
Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front
panel facing you.
2.
Attach a rack–mount bracket to one side of the Switch
with the supplied screws. Then attach the other bracket
to the other side.
WARNING:
Make sure you use the screws
supplied with the mounting brackets. Using the
wrong screws could damage the Switch and
would invalidate your warranty.
Attaching the Brackets
8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with Webview
If installed in a closed
3.
Make sure the brackets are properly attached to the
Switch.
4.
Use the appropriate screws (not included) to securely
attach the brackets to your rack.
Mounting in Rack
Installation
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