Selecting a site – Allied Telesis AT-8900 SERIES User Manual
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AT-8900 Series
C613-04048-01 REV B
Selecting a Site
The switch can be installed in a standard 19 inch rack, on a level surface such as
a desktop or bench, or against a wall using the optional wall-mount kit. When
installing the switch, choose a site that:
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allows adequate airflow around the switch and its vents.
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is free of dust and moisture.
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will maintain an ambient temperature range of 0 to 50º C (32 to 122º F) and
a humidity range of 5 to 95% non-condensing.
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has a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply, preferably dedicated
and filtered.
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does not expose cabling to sources of electrical noise, such as radio
transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and
fluorescent fixtures.
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allows easy access to the switch’s power and cable connections.
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will allow all related network devices to be connected to the switch
without exceeding maximum cable length limitations as specified in the
AT-8900 Series Hardware Reference.
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will ensure that when a switch is mounted in a rack, it is mounted evenly
to prevent uneven mechanical loading of the rack.