Intel 510T manual Positioning and Installing the Switch

C H A P T E R 1 Intel Express 510T Switch

	Positioning and Installing the Switch
Allow adequate ventilation	The switch contains two fans to air-cool the internal circuitry. The air
	is drawn in from the left of the unit and expelled through the outlet
	grills on the right side and the rear.
	To ensure correct airflow, leave 100 mm (4 inches) free space on both
	sides and behind the switch. Do not allow the intake or outlet grills to
	become blocked.
On a desktop	To install the switch in a desktop environment:
	1 Find the four rubber feet in the pack that contains the rack
	mounting kit.
	2 Remove the backing strip from each of the four feet.
	3 Attach the four rubber feet to the underside of the switch (to
	ensure that the switch stands firmly).
	4 Place the switch on a stable, flat surface.
	5 Ensure that the air intake (on the left) and fan outlets (on the
	right side and rear) are not blocked.
	Warning The switch’s lifetime and operational reliability can
	be seriously degraded by inadequate cooling.
Rack requirements	Install the switch in a standard rack in accordance with IEC 297 (or
	similar); if the minimum outside measurements of the rack are 600 x
	600 mm (23.5 x 23.5 inches), you must allow 190 mm (7.5 inches) of
	space at the rear.
Mounting kit	The switch is delivered with a kit to attach it to a standard 19-inch
	equipment rack (with side support rails). The kit contains two mount-
	ing brackets and four screws (for attaching the brackets to the sides
	of the switch).
Tools required for	In addition to the mounting kit, you need the following items to
positioning in a rack	mount the switch in a rack:
	• Standard 19-inch rack with side support rails.
	• 3 mm screwdriver.

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