Allied Telesis x510 Series - Manual (Page 54)

Chapter 3: Installing the Switch on a Table or in an Equipment Rack
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Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop
You may install the switch on a table or desktop. Here are the guidelines
to selecting a site:
 The table should be level and stable.
 The power outlet should be located near the switch and be easily
accessible.
 The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of
the switch, so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables,
and view the port LEDs.
 The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit and
through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. (The
ventilation direction in units that have a cooling fan is from front to
back, with the fans on the back panels drawing the air out of the
units.)
 The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water.
 The site should be a dust-free environment.
 The site should include dedicated power circuits or power
conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network
devices.
 The rubber feet on the bottom of the switch should be left on for
table or desktop installation.
Warning
Do not stack switches on top of one another on a table or desktop
because that could present a personal safety hazard if you need to
move or replace switches.
After placing the switch on the table or desktop, go to Chapter 4, “Cabling
the Networking Ports” on page 59 to connect the network cables to the
ports on the switch.