Choosing A Site For The Switch - Allied Telesis AT-FS980M/28DP Installation Manual

Choosing a Site for the Switch

Observe these requirements when planning the installation of the switch.
If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, the rack
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should be safely secured so that it 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.
If you plan to install the switch on a table, the table should be level
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and stable.
The power outlet should be located near the switch and be easily
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accessible.
The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of
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the switch, so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables,
and view the port LEDs.
The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit and
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through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. (The
ventilation direction in units that have a cooling fan is from front to
back, with the fan on the back panel drawing the air out of the unit.)
The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water.
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The site should be a dust-free environment.
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The site should include dedicated power circuits or power
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conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network
devices.
The site should not be a wiring or utility box because the switch will
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overheat and fail from inadequate airflow.
Warning
Switches should not be stacked on top of one another on a table or
desktop because that could present a personal safety hazard if you
need to move or replace switches.
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