GE MULTILINK ML2400 - Manual (Page 53)

MULTILINK ML2400 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3–1
Multilink ML2400
Ethernet Communications Switch
Chapter 3: Installation
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Installation
3.1 Preparation
3.1.1 Precautions
Before installing the equipment, it is necessary to take the following precautions if the
equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack assembly:
1. Ensure the environmental temperature is less than or equal to 50°C.
2. Please ensure 1U (1.75") gap is provided above each switch in the enclosure
for heat dissipation.
3. Placement of the equipment must not overload or unevenly load the rack
system.
4. Verify the equipment's power requirements to prevent overloading of
electrical circuits.
5. Verify that the equipment has a reliable and uncompromised grounding path.
6. Equipment is to be installed by service personnel in a restricted operation
area.
This chapter describes installation of the MultiLink ML2400 Ethernet Switch, as well as
connection of the various Ethernet media types.
3.1.2 Locating the ML2400
For mounting instructions, refer to Mechanical Installation on page 3–6.
The location of a ML2400 switch is dependent on the physical layout of the network. The
ML2400 is typically placed in a central location where groups of network devices need to
communicate. These switches are typically rack mounted in a wiring closet see Section