Allied Telesis AT-MCF112VF, SM, LH - Manual (Page 21)

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Chapter 2
Installation
The following sections explain how to install the unit onto your network. The
unit can be installed as a standalone system (such as on a desk) or in a
standard 19-inch rack.
Selecting a Site for the Media Converter
Be sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your
media converter:
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Select a site that is dust-free and moisture-free.
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Do not block the ventilation openings on the unit. The site should
allow for proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation
around the media converter.
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Be sure that the site will allow you to easily access the twisted pair
cables, fiber cables, and power cord.
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Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable
power to the unit.
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Keep the media converter and twisted pair cabling away from sources
of electrical noise, such as radios, electric motors, transmitters,
broadband amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent fixtures.