AT-9000 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop
You may install the switch on a table or desktop. Here are the guidelines for selecting a site:
The table should be level and stable.
The power outlet should be located near the switch and be easily accessible.
The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of the switch, so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables, and view the port LEDs.
The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit 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 fans on the back panels drawing the air out of the units.)
The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water.
The site should be a
The site should include dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the host devices.
The rubber feet on the bottom of the switch should be left on for table or desktop installation.
Warning
Do not stack 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.
After placing the switch on the table or desktop, go to Chapter 4, “Cabling the Networking Ports” on page 59 to connect the network cables to the ports on the switch.
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