Installation Guidelines - Allied Telesis x950-52XTQm Installation Manual

Installation Guidelines

Here are the guidelines to installing the switch on a wall:
You may install the switch on a wall that has wooden studs.
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You may install it on a concrete wall.
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If you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden studs, you
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should use a plywood base to support the switch. For more
information, refer to "Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs"
on page 123. A plywood base is not required for a concrete wall.
You should not install the switch on a wall that has metal studs.
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Metal studs may not be strong enough to safely support the device.
You should not install the switch only on sheetrock or similar
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material. Sheetrock is not strong enough to safely support the
device.
You should install the power supplies and optional XEM2 Line
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Card before installing the switch on a wall. For instructions, refer to
"Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies" on page 88 and "Installing
an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card" on page 103.
Warning
The device is heavy. Always ask for assistance before moving or
lifting it to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
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Warning
The device should be installed on a wall by a qualified building
contractor. Serious injury to yourself or others or damage to the
equipment may result if it is not properly fastened to the wall.
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Note
Depending on your installation, it may be easier to install the power
supplies and optional XEM2 Line Card before installing the switch on
the wall.
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