NETGEAR GS748T manual Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface, Installing the Switch in a Rack

GS748T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Table 4-1. Site Requirements (continued)

Temperature:	Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature in the range 0–55ºC
	(32–131ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight,
	warm air exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.
Operating humidity:	The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of 90%,
	non-condensing.
Ventilation:	Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of the
	switch. Keep at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) free on all sides for cooling.
	Be sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where you
	intend to install the switch.
Operating conditions:	Keep the switch at least 6 ft. (1.83 m) away from any source of
	electromagnetic noise, for example, a photocopy machine.

a. Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix B, “Technical Specifications”

Step 2: Installing the Switch

Install the switch using one of the following methods:

Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface

The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Attach one rubber foot pad into each of the four concave depressions on the base of the switch.

Note: These footpads cushion the switch against shock and vibration. They also provide for ventilation space between stacked switches.

Installing the Switch in a Rack

To install the switch in a rack, use the 19-inch rack-mount kit (supplied with your switch) with the following procedure (refer to Figure 4-1, “ Mounting the Switch in a Rack”):

1.Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch using the screws provided in the rack-mount kit.

2.Tighten the screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket.

3.Orient the switch to align the unused mounting holes in the brackets with appropriate holes in the rack.

4-2 Installation

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