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Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the
following factors:
•Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack
assembly may be higher than the ambient room
temperature, check that the rack-environment temperatur e
is within the specified operating temperature range.
•Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top
of a rack-mounted switch.
•Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the
rack assembly is not overloaded.
•Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly
grounded. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the mains.
Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from
power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of
electrical interference such as radios and transmitters.
Make sure that a properly grounded power outlet is within 8 feet
(2.44 meters) of the switch and is powered from an independent
circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge
suppressor is recommended.