•The ambient air temperature near the switch must not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. This is particularly important to verify if the switch is installed in a closed or
•The volume of air flow available to the switch must be at least 300 cubic feet per minute. The air vents must not be blocked.
Follow these safety guidelines for
•The rack space must be 1U high, 19 inches wide, and 24 inches deep.
•All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit ground connection. Do not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
•The additional weight of the switch should not unbalance the rack or exceed the rack’s weight limits.
•The rack should be mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an earthquake.
WARNING For safety reasons, when installing this product in an equipment rack, you must consider rack stability against tipping. Please refer to the
Package Contents
The major items contained in the FC 16B shipping carton(s) include the following items:
•One FC 16B switch, two fan trays, and one or two power supplies installed
•One 10 ft.
•Two 6 ft. power cables (according to the number of power supplies included with the switch)
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