HP ProCurve 1600M Installation Manual page 23

Installation Location - Before installing the switch, plan its location and
orientation relative to other devices and equipment:
• In the front of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space for
the twisted-pair and fiber-optic cabling.
• In the back of the switch, leave at least 3.8 cm (1 1/2 inches) of space
for the power cord and any network cabling for any installed modules.
For the Switch 2424M, if you are installing a Gigabit Stacking Module
in the back, allow an additional 10 cm (4 inches) for the module and
the fiber-optic or twisted-pair cabling.
• On the sides of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) for cooling.
Installing the Switch 1600M and 2424M
Installation Procedures
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