Allied Telesis AT-MCF2000 - Manual (Page 24)

Chapter 2: Installation
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Selecting a Site for the AT-MCF2000 Chassis
Observe the following guidelines when choosing a site for
the AT-MCF2000 media converter chassis:
ˆ The power outlet should be located near the unit and be
easily accessible.
ˆ The site should provide easy access to the ports on the
front of the chassis. This will make it easy for you to
connect and disconnect cables, as well as view the
unit’s LEDs.
ˆ To allow proper cooling of the switch, air flow around the
unit and through its vents on the side and rear should be
unrestricted.
ˆ Do not place objects on top of the chassis.
ˆ Do not expose the device to moisture or water.
ˆ Make sure that the site is in a dust-free environment.
ˆ Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to
supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.
ˆ If you plan to install the chassis in an equipment rack,
the rack should be safely secured to prevent it from
tipping over. Devices in a rack should be installed
starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices near the
bottom of the rack.
ˆ If you are installing the chassis on a table, be sure the
table is level and secure.
ˆ Keep the media converter chassis and twisted pair
cabling away from sources of electrical noise, such as
radios, electric motors, transmitters, broadband
amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent fixtures.