Installation Procedures Prepare the Site

Installation Procedures

Before you begin installing the hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure the site meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment.

	Characteristic	Requirement
	Characteristic	Requirement

	Temperature	Ambient temperature between 0° and 40° C
		(32° and 104° F). No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight,
		warm air exhausts, or heaters.

	Humidity	90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing.

	Ventilation	Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling.
		Adequate airﬂow in room or wiring closet.

	Operating	At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise
	conditions	(such as photocopy machine or arc welder).

	Service access	Minimum 12 inches (19.68 cm) front and back for service access and
		maintenance.
		Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware such as
		punchdown blocks.

	Power	Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).

	Wiring hardware	Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or patch panels,
		complete before installing the hub.

If installing the hub on a ﬂat surface such as a tabletop, make sure the bottom of the chassis is clean and dry.

To install the hub on a ﬂat surface:

1.Set the hub on a table or shelf so that it has at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space on all sides.

2.Connect the power cord(s) ﬁrst to the power entry receptacle on the hub rear panel and then to the wall.

If installing the hub on a wall, make sure you have a Phillips screwdriver.

To install the hub on a wall:

1.Set the mounting screws and anchors (supplied with the wall mount hardware) in the wall.

2.Using the slots on the bottom of the hub, hang the hub on the wall.

3.Connect the power cord(s) ﬁrst to the power entry receptacle on the hub rear panel and then to the wall.

Model DS104/DS106/DS108/DS116 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide