Departmental Switch Model DS-16B Hardware Reference Manual
Installation
Installation Considerations
The switch has optional mounting hardware to mount the switch in a
standard 19-inch rack. If the switch has had its rubber mounting feet
installed, they may need to be removed for a rack installation.
Standalone The switch is shipped in its standalone configuration. Adhesive
rubber feet are supplied if the switch is surface mounted. Rubber feet
installation is required for proper or safe switch operation.
To install the adhesive rubber feet:
1. Clean the four depressions at each corner of the chassis bottom so
that they are free of dust.
2. Remove the rubber feet from the sheet and place one in each
depression.
3. Firmly press the rubber feet in place.

Fiber Channel

Cable Connections All network cable connections are to the switch’s front panel. All
recommended cabling supports the switch’s 1.0625-Gbps transfer
rate, as shown in Table2-1.
The switch is not designed to interoperate with devices using an Open Fibre
Control optical interface.
Table 2- 1 Cabling Connections
Cable type Cable Specification
Maximum run
length
GBIC module
Optical
Wavelength
SWL Fiber Optic Duplex SC plug connectors
Multimode fiber
50 mm core diameter
125 mm cladding diameter duplex
cable
500 meters
1641 feet
780-860 µm
without open fiber
control (non-OFC)
LWL Fiber
Optica
Duplex SC plug connectors
Single mode fiber
9 mm core diameter
125 mm cladding diameter duplex
cable
10 Kilometers
84480 feet
1270-1350 µm
without open fiber
control (non-OFC)