9032947 Installation 13
2. INSTALLATION

Inspecting Your Shipment

When you receive the shipment of your switch, check the package
contents and make sure you have the following items:
•ELS100-24TXG Fast Ethernet switch
•Mounting ears and mounting screws
•Power cord
•This document

Site Requirements

Before you install the switch, make sure the site meets the following
requirements:
•Mounting
Provide a flat table, wall or shelf surface, or an optional 19 in. (48.3
cm) equipment rack.
Use an EIA standard equipment rack that is ground ed and phy sically
secure.
•Power source
Provide a power source within six feet (1.8 m) of the installation loca-
tion. This source must provide 100 VAC to 240 VAC, an d 50 Hz to 60
Hz power, with a 100 VA minimum. Power specifications for the
switch are shown in App endix A, “Technical S p ecifications.”
•Environmental
Install the ELS100-24TXG switch in a dry area, with adequa te air cir-
culation. Avoid placing the switch in direc t s unli ght o r ne ar o ther heat
sources, such as hot-air vents. For temperature and humidity speci-
fications, see Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”
•Ventilation
Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the side
of the switch or the rear panel internal air fan exits.
Primary voltage selection within the above range s is
automatic and requires no user action.