October 2006
Setting Up the Hardware
11
Setting Up the Switch
Note.
Due to their airflow and access requirements,
OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches cannot be wall-
mounted.
Airflow Considerations
Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static-
free environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the
front, rear, and sides of the switch.
The following diagram shows recommended minimum clear-
ances for adequate chassis airflow and access to components at
the rear of the chassis.
Never obstruct the air vents located at the left and right sides
of the chassis.
Note.
Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of
the chassis. For detailed chassis airflow diagrams, refer to
the
OmniSwitch 6800 Series
Hardware Users Guide
.
Installation Options
There are two ways in which the OmniSwitch 6800 Series
switches can be installed:
•
Tabletop installation
•
Rack-mount installation
For information on setting up a switch as a tabletop unit, refer
to “Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench.” For infor-
mation on rack-mounting the switch, refer to
“Rack-Mounting the Switch” on page 12
.
Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench
OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches can be installed freestand-
ing as tabletop units. Place your switch in a stable, flat, static-
free surface.
Note.
OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches must be placed
“right side up.” Never attempt to operate a switch posi-
tioned on its side.
OK
PW
R
FAN
TM
P
BPS
PRI
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24
21
23
21
23
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24
Console
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
LIN
K/
AC
T
24
LIN
K/
AC
T
13
14
3
4
Sp
eed
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5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Spe
ed
1
Rear.
5 inches minimum
at rear of chassis.
Front.
6 inches minimum
at front of chassis for
cable access and LED
visibility.
Sides.
2 inches minimum
at left and right sides for
chassis airflow.
Chassis Top View
