3Com 3800 - Manual (Page 29)

2
I
NSTALLATION AND
S
ETUP
This chapter describes the following:
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How to decide where to install the Switch 3800
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Ethernet configuration rules
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How to install the Switch in a rack or free-standing
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How to connect equipment to the console port
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How to check the installation using the Power On Self-Test (POST)
Following Safety
Information Before installing or removing any components of the Switch, or before
carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must read the safety
information provided in Appendix A of this guide.
Determining the
Switch 3800
Location The Switch 3800 is suited for use in the office, where it can be
free-standing or mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Alternatively, the device can be rack-mounted in a wiring closet or
equipment room. Two mounting brackets are supplied with the Switch.
CAUTION: When using a rack mounting system, the Switch must be
mounted on a shelf or runners. The rack mounting brackets alone are
not sufficient to support the weight of the Switch. The rack mounting
brackets are provided to ensure stability across the horizontal plane. If
you stack Switches, you must ensure that the shelf or runners are
strong enough to hold the combined weight. Ensure that the
ventilation holes are not obstructed.
After deciding where to install the Switch, make sure that:
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You will be able to meet the configuration rules detailed in
Chapter 1.
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The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily.
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