Chapter 2: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8106
Please perform the following procedure to determine the suitability of the site for the chassis:
1.Verify that the equipment rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. You should install devices starting at the bottom of the rack, with the heavier devices near the bottom.
2.Verify that the power outlets for the chassis are located near the unit and are easily accessible.
3.Verify that the power sources are on different A/C circuits to protect the unit from a power circuit failure.
4.Verify that the site has dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.
5.Verify that the site allows for easy access to the ports on the front of the chassis so that you can easily connect and disconnect the network cables, as well as view the unit’s LEDs.
6.Verify that the site allows for adequate air flow around the unit and through the cooling vents. The ventilation direction for the main section of the chassis is from left to right (when facing the front of the chassis), with the fan module drawing air out of the chassis. The power supplies have fans that draw air from the front to the back.
7.Verify that the site has a reliable and earth (grounded) power supply source, preferably dedicated and filtered.
8.Verify that the twisted pair cabling is not exposed to sources of electrical noise, such as radio transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.
9.Verify that the site protects the chassis from moisture, water, and dust. Here are other guidelines to consider:
Switch ports are suitable for
Do not place objects on top of the chassis.
The power cords provided with the
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