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Mounting
A TigerSwitch 10/100 unit can be mounted in a standar d 19-inch
equipment rack or on a desktop or shelf. Mounting instructions for
each type of site follow.
Installing Optional Modules: Before mounting the switch, be
sure you install any optional modules. If you have purchased an
optional slide-in 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX me dia expansion
module, install these modules now, following the instructions
included with the package.

Rack Mounting

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 temperature is within the specified
operating temperature range. (See page C-2.)
◆Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a
rack-mounted unit
◆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.