Stack Installation Guide for 8100S Series Switches
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Planning the Installation
Observe these requirements when planning the installation of the stack.
Warning
The switches of a stack should only be installed in a standard 19-
inch equipment rack. Allied Telesis does not recommend placing
switches on top of one another on a table or desktop because that
could present a personal safety hazard if you need to move or
replace switches.
Check that the equipment rack is safely secured and will not tip
over. Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom,
with the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.
Check that the power outlets for the switches are located near the
devices and are easily accessible.
Verify that the site provides easy access to the ports on the front of
the switches. This will make it easy for you to connect and
disconnect cables, as well as view the port LEDs.
Check that the site allows for adequate air flow around the units
and through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. (The
ventilation direction in units that have a cooling fan is from front to
back, with the fan on the back panel drawing the air out of the unit.)
Do not place objects on top of the switch.
Do not expose the switch to moisture or water.
Make sure the site is a dust-free environment.
Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply
reliable electrical power to the network devices.
Do not install the switch in a wiring or utility box because it will
overheat and fail from inadequate airflow.

Choosing the

Switches of the

Stack
Here are the guidelines for choosing the switches of the stack:
The stack can have up to eight 8100S Series switches or 208
ports.
The stack can have different 8100S Series switch models.
Any 8100S Series switch model can be the master switch of the
stack.