Installing The Switch On A Wall; Technical Information - Dell PowerConnect 2216 User Manual

2. Install the cage nuts onto the mounting rails of your rack, if your rack requires them.
NOTE: Additional screws are provided for racks that have threaded mounting holes.
3. Position the switch in the rack and align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in the rack.
4. Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for your rack through each of the mounting brackets.

Installing the Switch on a Wall

To mount the switch on a wall, complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that the mounting point meets the following requirements:
The wall surface must be capable of supporting the switch.
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Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance.
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The location must not be located in direct sunlight.
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The location must not be within 2 feet of any heating vents, nor should any area heating vent point toward the unit.
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The location must be ventilated to prevent heat buildup.
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Do not locate the switch where there may be data or electrical cabling located directly behind the unit.
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The power cable must reach an outlet.
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2. Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch (see Figure 1-8).
Figure 1-8. Brackets for Wall Installation
3. Place the switch against the wall and mark the wall through the holes of the brackets.
4. Drill holes in the wall for the brackets and install the appropriate mounting hardware (not supplied).
5. Place the switch against the wall so that the bracket holes align with the holes in the wall.
6. Insert and tighten the screws through each of the mounting brackets.

Technical Information

Table 1-2. Specifications
Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility
IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3z/ab 1000Base-T
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
IEEE 802.3p Priority
Interface
RJ-45 connectors