Bay Technical Associates BayStack 304 - Manual (Page 36)

Using the BayStack 303 and 304 Ethernet Switches
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If you install the BayStack switches in a rack, ground the rack to the same
grounding electrode used by the power service in the area. The ground path must
be permanent and must not exceed 1 ohm of resistance from the rack to the
grounding electrode.
Installation Procedure
This section provides the requirements and instructions for installing the
BayStack switches on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch utility rack. Both
switches can be shipped with either a metal chassis or a plastic chassis. The
installation instruction differs slightly depending on the type of chassis you
receive. Therefore, prior to installing your switch, determine which type of chassis
you have.
Installing the BayStack Switches on a Flat Surface
The BayStack switches can be mounted onto any appropriate flat 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.
To install the switch on a tabletop, shelf, or any other flat surface, follow these
steps:
1. Set the switch on the flat surface and check for proper ventilation.
Allow at least 2 inches on each side for proper ventilation and 5 inches at the
back for power cord clearance.
2. Attach rubber feet to each marked location on the bottom of the metal
chassis.
The plastic chassis does not require rubber feet.
3. Attach all devices to the ports.
See “Attaching Devices to the BayStack Switch ” on page 2-8 through
page 2-11 .
Caution: When this device 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.
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