Installation options – D-Link DES-5016 User Manual
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Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
Installing the DES-5016
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Installation Options
There are two options for installing the DES-5016: desktop/ shelf installation or rack
installation.
Follow these guidelines for desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation:
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The surface must support 18 lbs or 8 kg.
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The power source must be within six feet (1.82 m)
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Power cord and cables should never be stretched
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Leave at least two inches (5.08 cm) around the DES-5016 for ventilation
The following tools and materials may be necessary to install the DES-5016:
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Screwdriver to install the brackets as needed
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Wire cutters to cut cable as needed for network connections
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Crimpers to crimp cable as needed
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RJ-45 connectors as needed
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SC fiber optic cable connectors
Refer to Chapter 3, Cable Specifications for cable types and specifications.