Giant 1-Feb manual Installation Guidelines and Requirements, Unpacking the Hub

Installation Guidelines and Requirements

Installation Guidelines and Requirements

When determining where to place the hub, ensure the following conditions are met:

•Cable distances from the hub to network equipment and workstations are within the limits described in Appendix B, “Connector and Cable Specifications.”

•Operating environment is within the temperature, humidity, and altitude ranges listed in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”

If the hub is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature might be greater than normal room temperature.

•Clearance to front and rear panels is such that:

—Front-panel indicators can be easily read.

—Access to the rear-panel expansion slot is sufficient for inserting the optional switched uplink module.

—Access to the front- and rear-panel ports and connectors is sufficient for connecting cables.

—Rear-panel power connectors are within reach of power sources.

•Airflow around the hub and through the vents is unrestricted.

•Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

Unpacking the Hub

Follow these steps to unpack the hub:

Step 1 Open the shipping container, and carefully remove the contents.

Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container, and save it.

Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 2-5 are included in the shipment.

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