Allied Telesis AT-x510DP-52GTX - Manual (Page 63)

x510DP-52GTX Installation Guide
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Installing the Switches on a Table or Desktop
You may install the switches on a table or desktop. Here are the guidelines
to selecting a site:
ˆ The table should be level and stable.
ˆ The power outlets should be located near the switches and be
easily accessible.
ˆ The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of
the switches, so that you can easily connect and disconnect
cables, and view the port LEDs.
ˆ The site should allow for adequate air flow around the units and
through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. If you have
AT-PWR100R or AT-PWR250R-DC power supplies, the ventilation
direction is from back to front, with air coming out of the front vent.
If you have AT-PWR250 power supplies, the ventilation direction is
from front to back, with the fan on the back panel drawing the air
out of the unit.
ˆ The site should not expose the switches to moisture or water.
ˆ The site should be a dust-free environment.
ˆ The site should include dedicated power circuits or power
conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network
devices.
ˆ The rubber feet on the bottom of the switches should be left on for
table or desktop installation.
Warning
Do not stack switches on top of one another on a table or desktop
because that could present a personal safety hazard if you need to
move or replace switches.
After placing the switches on the table or desktop, if you are installing a
VCStack, go to Chapter 6, “Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating
VCStack” on page 85 to verify that VCStack is activated on the units.