General Site Guidelines For J-Ex Series Switches - Dell PowerConnect J-EX8216 Hardware Manual

Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide
Table 30: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
Item or Task
Rack or Cabinet
Select the type of rack or cabinet and verify that
it meets the minimum requirements for the
installation of the switch.
Plan rack or cabinet location, ensuring the
required space clearances.
Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and
building structure.
Cables
Plan the cable routing and management.
Acquire cables and connectors:
Determine the number of cables needed
based on your planned configuration.
Ensure that the distance between hardware
components to be connected allows for
cable lengths to be within the specified
maximum limits.
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General Site Guidelines for J-EX Series Switches

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For More Information
"Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216
Switch" on page 69
"Cabinet Requirements and
Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch"
on page 71
"Clearance Requirements for Airflow
and Hardware Maintenance for a
J-EX8216 Switch" on page 73
"Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216
Switch" on page 69
"Cabinet Requirements and
Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch"
on page 71
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 201
Mounting a J-EX8216 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet on page 108
Efficient switch operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and proper
layout of the equipment, rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.
To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your J-EX Series switch and
prevent environmentally caused equipment failures:
Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as
metal flakes.
Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properly
and that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the
switch.
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