x310 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches
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You should not install the switch on a metal stud. Metal studs may
not be strong enough to safely support the device.
Tools and
Material
Here are the required tools and material for installing the switch on a wall:
Eight bracket screws (included with the switch)
Two wall or equipment rack brackets (included with the switch)
Two wall screws (included with the switch)
Two anchors for a concrete wall (included with the switch)
Flat-head screwdriver (not provided)
Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
Stud finder for a wooden wall, capable of identifying the middle of
wooden studs and hot electrical wiring (not provided)
Drill and a 1/4” carbide drill bit for a concrete wall (not provided)
Plywood base if you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden
studs (not provided.) Refer to “Plywood Base for a Wall with
Wooden Studs” on page 75 for the dimensions.
Four screws and anchors for attaching the plywood base to the
wall (not provided)
Caution
The supplied screws and anchors may not be appropriate for all
walls. A qualified building contractor should determine the hardware
requirements for your wall prior to installing the chassis.
Installing the
Plywood Base
A plywood base is recommended when installing the switch on a wall that
has wooden studs. Refer to “Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs”
on page 75. Consult a qualified building contractor for installation
instructions for the plywood base: Here are the installation guidelines:
You should use a stud finder to identify the middle of studs and hot
electrical wiring in the wall.
You should attach the base to two wall studs with a minimum of
four screws.
The selected wall location for the base should adhere to the
recommendations in “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 52
and “Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions” on page 73.
Installing the
Switch on the
Plywood Base
Please review “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 48 and “Selecting
a Site for the Switch” on page 58 before performing this procedure.
To install the AT-x310-26FP, AT-x310-50FT, or AT-x310-50FP Switch on
the plywood base, perform the following procedure:
Summary of Contents for AT-x310-26FP
Page 10: ...Tables 10 ...
Page 14: ...Preface 14 ...
Page 46: ...Chapter 1 Overview 46 ...
Page 56: ...Chapter 2 Beginning the Installation 56 ...
Page 92: ...Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports 92 ...