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Pre-Installation Guidelines
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Figure 10 – SmartRack 116 IP Switch Ports
The following table describes the functionality of the ports of the SmartRack 116 IP
Switch.
Port Functionality
Serial
Not in use
Flash
For updating firmware of the analogue part of the SmartRack 116 IP Switch system - OSD,
Switch, RICCs, and ROCs.
LAN
For connecting to the 10/100 Mbit Ethernet. The LED illuminates green when the unit is
connected to a 100 Mbit/sec network; it illuminates yellow when the unit is connected to a
10 Mbit/sec network.
Server ports
For connecting to the servers via the
RICC/ROCs.
2.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are
likely to generate electrical noise.
Place the SmartRack 116 IP unit on a flat, clean and dry surface.
The SmartRack 116 IP unit is not intended for connection to exposed outdoor
lines.
Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the SmartRack
116 IP unit, does not exceed 10 m / 33 ft for RICCs, and 30 m/100 ft for ROCs.
2.4 Rack Mounting SmartRack 116 IP
Mounting SmartRack 116 IP into a rack can be performed by:
1. Replacing the short bracket with a long bracket, if required for greater rack depth