Allied Telesis AT-8324SX - Manual (Page 37)

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Chapter 3
Installing the Stack
This chapter contains instructions on how to install the AT-8324SX
switch.
Selecting a Site
AT-8324SX switches can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when
choosing a location.
# The site should:
— be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a
power outlet
— be able to maintain its temperature within 0° to 50° C and its
humidity within 5% to 95%, non-condensing
— provide adequate space (approximately 5 centimeters/
2 inches) on all sides for proper air flow
— be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the
devices
— allow the Status LEDs to be clearly visible
# Make sure twisted pair cable is always routed away from power
lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical
interference, such as radios, transmitters, etc.
# Make sure that a separate grounded power outlet that provides
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2.44 meters (8 feet) of each
device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As
with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.