Installation guide

Installing the Switch

3-2

Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment

If you plan to rack-mount the switch, be sure to have the following equipment

available:

• Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these are not

included

• A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used)

Mounting

A switch unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop

or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow.

Installing Optional Modules: Before mounting the switch, be sure you install any

optional modules. If you have purchased optional slide-in 1000BASE-T,

1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, 100BASE-FX, or 1000BASE-X GBIC media

expansion modules, install these modules now, following the instructions “Installing

an Optional Module into the Switch” on page 3-4.

Rack Mounting

Before rack mounting the switch, pay particular attention to the following factors:

• Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than

the ambient room temperature, check that the rack-environment temperature is

within the specified operating temperature range. (See page C-1.)

• Mechanical Loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted unit

• Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not

overloaded.

• Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular

attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to

the mains.

To rack-mount devices:

1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket

Mounting Kit.

100BASE-FX Singlemode Module