Installation, Inspecting your shipment, Site requirements – Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK ELS100 User Manual
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Installation 13
2. INSTALLATION
Inspecting Your Shipment
When you receive the shipment of your switch, check the package 
contents and make sure you have the following items:
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ELS100-24TX Ethernet switch
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Mounting ears and mounting screws
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Power cord
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This document
Site Requirements
Before you install the switch, make sure the site meets the following 
requirements:
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Mounting
Provide a flat table, wall or shelf surface, or an optional 19 in. (48.3 
cm) equipment rack.
Use an EIA standard equipment rack that is grounded and physically 
secure.
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Power source
Provide a power source within six feet (1.8 m) of the installation loca-
tion. This source must provide 100 VAC to 240 VAC, and 50 Hz to 60 
Hz power, with a 100 VA minimum. Power specifications for the 
switch are shown in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”
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Environmental
Install the ELS100-24TX switch in a dry area, with adequate air cir-
culation. Avoid placing the switch in direct sunlight or near other heat 
sources, such as hot-air vents. For temperature and humidity speci-
fications, see Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”
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Ventilation
Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the side 
of the switch or the rear panel internal air fan exits.
Primary voltage selection within the above ranges is 
automatic and requires no user action.
