Installation Guide

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2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH
SELECTING A SITE
Switch units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat
surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
◆ The site should:
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be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power
outlet.
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be able to maintain its temperature within -25 to 60 °C (-13 to 140 °F)
and its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing
■
provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for
proper air flow
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be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices
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allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
◆ Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference,
such as radios and transmitters.
◆ Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet
that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each
device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any
equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.