User guide

2-2 SUMMIT SWITCH INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE
I NSTALLATION AND S ETUP
When deciding where to install the Switch, ensure that:
¥ The Switch is accessible and cables can be connected easily.
¥ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
¥ Air-ßow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not
restricted. You should provide a minimum of 25mm (1-inch) clearance.
¥ No objects are placed on top of the unit.
¥ Units are not stacked more than four high if the Switch is free-standing.
CONFIGURATION RULES
The connectors, supported media types, and maximum distances for the Summit family
are described in Chapter 1.
INSTALLING THE SUMMIT
The Summit can be mounted in a rack, or placed free-standing on a tabletop.
RACK MOUNTING
The Switch is 2U high and will Þt in most standard 19-inch racks.
The rack mount kits must not be used to suspend the Switch from under a table
or desk, or attach it to a wall.
To rack mount the Summit, follow these steps:
1 Place the Switch the right way up on a hard ßat surface, with the front facing
toward you.
2 Remove the existing screws from the sides of the chassis and retain for Step 4.
3 Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.
4 Insert the four screws and fully tighten with a suitable screwdriver, as shown in
Figure 2-1.
SUMMIT.BK Page 2 Thursday, September 25, 1997 12:33 PM