Selecting a Site

SELECTING A SITE

Be sure to follow the site selection guidelines below when choosing a location:

Select a suitable location for the switch:

•It should be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the switch.

•The temperature and humidity should be within the ranges listed in the specifications.

•The status LEDs should be clearly visible.

•There should be adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow.

Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors:

•Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient room temperature, check that the rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating temperature range.

•Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted switch.

•Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.

•Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the mains.

Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference such as radios and transmitters.