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2 Installation
2.1 Installing Switch into 19-Inch Rack
Figure 2-1: Installing the Switch
Caution:
Allow proper spacing and air ventilation for the cooling fans on both sides of the
switch.
To installing the switch into the rack:
1. Wear a grounding device for electrostatic discharge.
2. Screw the mounting accessory into the sides of the switch (See Figure 2-1).
3. Place the switch into the 19-inch rack in the proper position, then screw the switch to the rack.
2.2 Cable
Installation
Before installing the switch, it is recommended that you:
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Wear a grounding device to avoid damage from electrostatic discharge
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Be sure that power switch is set to Off before you plug in the power cord
Copper Cable Installation
The switch supports auto-MDIX meaning that both straight-through and cross-over cables will work
regardless of the device on the other end. To ensure that you get full gigabit throughput with the switch, it
is recommended that you use category 5e or higher (not category 5) cables.
