Installation
Installing the Switch
Before installing the switch:
1.Unpack the switch.
2.Choose a location near the devices to be connected and close to an electrical outlet.
3.Proceed to “ Installing the BayStack 70 Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch on a Flat Surface” or “ Mounting the BayStack
Installing the BayStack 70 Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch on a Flat Surface
The BayStack 70 Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch can be mounted onto any appropriate flat, level surface that can safely support the weight of a switch and its attached cables, as long as there is adequate space around the unit for ventilation and access to cable connectors.
Caution: When the BayStack 70 Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch is installed in a stack on a shelf or tabletop, the accumulated weight of the port cables increases with the height of the shelf or tabletop.
To install the switch on a desktop or any other flat surface:
1.Install the
Peel off the protective backing from the rubber pads and apply one at each marked location on the bottom of the switch.
2.Set the switch on a desktop or any other flat surface.
For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) of space on each side and 5 inches (12.7 cm) of space at the back.
Caution: Restricted airflow could cause overheating of the components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation space on the sides and rear of the switch.
