Selecting a Site for the Switch
Be sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch:
Make sure that the switch’s power is accessible and cables can be easily connected.
Air flow around the switch and through its vents on the side and rear must not be restricted.
If you are installing the switch on a desk or table, make sure that the surface is level and secure.
Do not place objects on top of the switch.
Select a site that is
GUse dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.
Twisted Pair Cable and Fiber Optic Cable Guidelines
When installing the twisted pair cables for your network, be sure to observe the following guidelines:
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The maximum length for a twisted pair cable is 100 meters (328 feet).
Cabling should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.
When installing the fiber optic cable for your network, be sure to observe the following guidelines:
The fiber optic port on the switch requires either 54/125 or 60/125
Gmicron core/cladding multimode fiber optic cable.
The maximum operating distance of the fiber optic port is 2 kilometers (1.25 miles).
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