Cabletron Systems pmn Installing Options, Installing the 2M46-04R, Tabletop or Shelf Installation

Chapter 3: Installation

3.2INSTALLING OPTIONS

NOTE

Install any optional equipment before proceeding to Section 3.3.

If the 2M46-04R is to be installed with an optional Fast Ethernet Interface Module, refer to Appendix C for installation instructions. The installation instructions for the HSIMs are in the associated HSIM user’s guide.

3.3INSTALLING THE 2M46-04R

The 2M46-04R may be installed on a tabletop, shelf, or in a 19-inch rack. Section 3.3.1 describes a tabletop or shelf installation and Section 3.3.2 describes the rackmount installation.

To prevent possible damage to the unit, do NOT connect power to the 2M46-04R until instructed to do so.

3.3.1Tabletop or Shelf Installation

Tabletop and shelf installations must be within reach of the network cabling and meet the requirements listed below:

•Locate the 2M46-04R within seven feet of an appropriately grounded power receptacle that meets the power supply requirements listed in Appendix A, Specifications. (This requirement does not apply to the 2M46-04RDC.)

•In a shelf installation, the shelf must support 13.6 kg (30 lb) of static weight for all devices.

•Maintain a temperature of between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F) at the installation site with fluctuations of less than 10°C (18°F) per hour.

Maintain a 2-inch clearance from the left, right, and rear sides

!of the device to provide adequate ventilation and prevent CAUTION overheating.

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