24 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Choosing a Suitable Site
The Switch is suited for use in an office environment where it can be
mounted in a standard 19-inch equipmen t rack, or free standing.
Alternatively, the Switch can be rack-mounted in a wiring closet or
equipment room. A rack-mounting k it, containing two mounting
brackets and six screws, is supplied with the Switch.
When deciding where to position the Switch, ensure that:
■You are able to meet the configuration rules detailed in
“Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet” on page 20.
■The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily.
■Cabling is away from:
■Sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and
broadband amplifiers
■Power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures
■Water or moisture c annot enter the cas e of the Switch.
■Air-flow is not restricted around the Switch o r through the vents in the
side of the Switch. We recommend that yo u provide a minimum of
25mm (1in.) clearance.
■No more than four Switch units are placed o n top of one another, if
the units are free standing.
Rack-mounting The Switch is 1.5U high and fits in most standard 19-inch racks.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the Switch b efore continuing.
Remove all self adhesive pads from the underside of the Switch if they
have been fitted.
1Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat surface, with the front
facing towards y ou.
2Locate a mounting bracket over th e mounting holes on one side of the
Switch, as shown in Figure 7.
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