Allied Telesis 8648T/2SP, 8624T/2M, AT-8624POE manual Selecting a Site

Installation & Safety Guide 7

Selecting a Site

You can install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack, on a level surface such as a desktop or bench, or against a wall using the optional wall-mount kit. How to install the switch using the 19-inch rack-mount kit is described below. .

When you install the switch, choose a site that:

■allows adequate airflow around the switch and its vents.

■is free of dust and moisture.

■will maintain an ambient temperature range of 0 º C to 40º C

(32º F to 104º F) and a humidity range of 5% to 80% non-condensing.

■has a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply, preferably dedicated and filtered.

■does not expose cabling to sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.

■allows easy access to the switch’s power and cable connections.

■allows all related network devices to be connected to the switch without exceeding maximum cable length limitations as specified in the AT-8600 Series Hardware Reference.

■ensures that when the switch is mounted in a rack, the switch is mounted evenly to prevent uneven mechanical loading of the rack.