Foundry Networks 2402CF - Manual (Page 29)

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HAPTER
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NSTALLING THE
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WITCH
Selecting a Site
Switch units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below
when choosing a location.
• The site should:
• be at the center of all the devices you want to link and
near a power outlet.
• be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 50° C (32
to 122 °F) and its humidity within 10% to 90%,
non-condensing
• provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all
sides for proper air flow
• be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the
devices
• allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
• Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from
power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of
electrical interference, such as radios, transmitters, etc.
• Make sure that a separate grounded power outlet that
provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2.44 m (8 feet)
of each device and is powered from an independent circuit
breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge