Preparing the Installation Site

Installing a FastIron LS Switch

Preparing the Installation Site

Cabling Infrastructure

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed at the site. See “Hardware Specifications” on page 2-1or www.foundrynetworks.com for a summary of supported cabling types and their specifications.

Installation Location

Before installing the device, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. Switches can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, on a flat surface, or on a wall. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

The site should:

Maintain temperatures within 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) and humidity levels within 5% to 95%, non-condensing.

Allow a minimum of 3" of space between the sides and the back of the device and walls or other obstructions for proper air flow.

Allow at least 3" of space at the front of the device for the twisted-pair, fiber-optic, and power cabling.

Be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices.

Allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.

Allow for twisted-pair cable to be always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.

Allow for the unit to be connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.

Installing the Device

You can install Foundry systems on a desktop, in an equipment rack, or on the wall.

WARNING: Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over.

WARNING: Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.

September 2007

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Foundry Networks LS 648, LS 624 manual Preparing the Installation Site, Cabling Infrastructure, Installation Location