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Magnum 4K8 Switches Installation and User Guide (10/04)
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3.0 Installation:
This section describes installation of the Magnum 4K8 Switches, as well as connection of
the various Ethernet media types.
Before installing the equipment, it is necessary to take the
following precautions:
1.) If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack
assembly, the environmental temperature around the equipment
must be less than or equal to 50
0 C.
2.) If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack
assembly, adequate air flow must be maintained for proper and
safe operation.
3.) If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack
system placement of the equipment must not overload or load
unevenly the rack system.
4.) If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack
assembly, verify the equipment’s power requirements to prevent
overloading of the building/s electrical circuits.
5.) If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack
assembly verify that the equipment has a reliable and
uncompromised earthing path.
6.) If the intra-building wiring (cabling) is involved with
this product(NEBS), then it is recommended to have shielded
cable and the shield is grounded at both ends.
3.1 Locating Magnum 4K8 Switches
The location of a Magnum 4K8 Switch is dependent on the physical layout of
the network. Typically the Switch is placed in a central wiring location where groups of
network devices need to be connected in order to communicate with each other. These
Switches are typically rack mounted in a wiring closet see Section 3.3.2 below), but
because they have rubber feet they can also be installed on a shelf or table top.
Locate an AC receptacle that is within six feet (2 meters) of the intended
Magnum 4K8 Switch site. The rugged metal case of the Magnum 4K8 Switch will
normally protect it from accidental damage in a lab or workplace setting. Maintain an
open view of the front to visually monitor the status LEDs. Keep an open area around
the sides of the unit so that cooling can occur from the small fan on the top of the main
switching chip, while the unit is in operation.