Allied Telesis AT-MCF2000, Installation Manual

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Section II: Installation 91
Chapter 7
Selecting a Location
Here are the guidelines for choosing a location for the AT-MCF2000 or
AT-MCF2300 Media Converter Chassis:
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The power outlet should be located near the unit and be easily
accessible.
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If the chassis will have two power supplies, the power sources should
be on different circuits to protect the unit from a power circuit failure.
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The site should provide easy access to the ports on the front of the
chassis so that you can easily connect and disconnect the network
cables, as well as view the unit’s LEDs.
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Air flow around the unit and through the side and rear vents should be
unrestricted.
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Do not place objects on top of the chassis.
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Do not expose the device to moisture or water.
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Make sure that the site is in a dust-free environment.
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Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable
electrical power to the network devices.
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If you plan to install the chassis in an equipment rack, the rack should
be safely secured to prevent it from tipping over. Devices in a rack
should be installed starting at the bottom and with the heavier devices
near the bottom of the rack.
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If you are installing the chassis on a table, be sure the table is level and
secure.
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Keep the media converter chassis and twisted pair cabling away from
sources of electrical noise, such as radios, electric motors,
transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent
fixtures.