Installation guide

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Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing and Starting Up the Switch
Preparing for Installation
Installation Guidelines
When determining where to place the switch, be sure to observe these guidelines:
• For 10/100 ports, cable lengths from the switch to connected devices are up to
100 meters.
• For 1000BaseX ports, cable lengths from the switch to the connected devices
are up to 10,000 meters. For specific cable lengths, refer to the documents
that came with your GBICs.
• For the GigaStack GBIC ports, cable lengths from the switch to the connected
devices are up to 1 meter. For specific cable lengths, refer to the document
that came with the GigaStack GBIC.
• Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, “Technical
Specifications.”
• Clearance to front and rear panels is such that
– Front-panel indicators can be easily read.
– Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
– Rear-panel power connector is within reach of an AC power receptacle.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F(45°C).
Note If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the
temperature around it might be greater than normal room
temperature.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines,
and fluorescent lighting fixtures.