3Com SuperStack II Switch 3000 10/100, User Manual

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Following Safety Information
Before installing or removing any components from
the Switch or carrying out any maintenance proce-
dures, you must read the safety information pro-
vided in
Appendix A of this guide.
Positioning the Switch 3000 10/100
The Switch is suited for use in the office where it
can be wall-mounted, mounted in a standard
19-inch equipment rack, or free-standing. Alterna-
tively, the unit can be rack-mounted in a wiring
closet or equipment room. A wall-mounting /
rack-mounting kit, containing two mounting brack-
ets and six screws, is supplied with the Switch.
When deciding where to site the unit, ensure that:
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You are able to meet the configuration rules
detailed in the following section.
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It is accessible and cables can be connected eas-
ily.
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Cabling is away from:
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Sources of electrical noise such as radios,
transmitters and broadband amplifiers.
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Power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
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Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the
unit.
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Air-flow around the unit and through the vents in
the side of the case is not restricted. We recom-
mend that you provide a minimum 25mm (1in.)
clearance.
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No objects are placed on top of the unit.
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Units are not stacked more than four high if
free-standing.