Allied Telesis x510 Series - Manual (Page 68)

Chapter 4: Installing the Switches on a Table or in an Equipment Rack
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Installing the Switches on a Table or Desktop
You may install the switches on a table or desktop. Here are the
guidelines to selecting a site:
 The table should be level and stable.
 The power outlets should be located near the switches and be
easily accessible.
 The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of
the switches, so that you can easily connect and disconnect
cables, and view the port LEDs.
 The site should allow for adequate air flow around the units and
through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. (The
ventilation direction is from front to back, with the fans on the back
panels drawing air out of the units.)
 The site should not expose the switches 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 switches 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 switches on the table or desktop, go to Chapter 5,
“Verifying the Status of VCStack” on page 73 to verify that VCStack is
activated on the units.