Selecting a site for the switch – Allied Telesis AT-8288XL/SC User Manual
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Installation
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Selecting a Site for the Switch
Be sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a site for
your switch:
# Make sure that the switch’s power is accessible and cables can be
easily connected.
# Cabling must be away from sources of electrical noise such as
radios, transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric
motors, and fluorescent fixtures.
# Air flow around the switch and through its vents on the side and
rear must not be restricted.
# If you are installing the switch on a desk, make sure it is placed on
a level, secure desktop.
# Do not place objects on top of the switch.
# Do not expose the switch to moisture or water.
# Make sure it is in a dust-free environment.
# Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply
reliable electrical power to the network devices.