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3
General Installation Guidelines
Switch Chassis
The switch is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Before continuing with switch installation, first review the general guidelines and
switch cooling requirements in this chapter.
This chapter includes these sections:
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"General Installation Guidelines" on page 23
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"Switch Cooling Requirements" on page 24
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"How to Install the Switch in a Rack" on page 25
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"How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop" on page 27
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"Optional Media Expansion Module" on page 28
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"How to Install an Optional Media Expansion Module" on page 28
Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
The installation location should:
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be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 45 ° C (32 to 113 ° F) and its
humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing.
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provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or two inches) on all
sides for proper air flow.
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be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the device.
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allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.
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Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as
radios and transmitters.
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