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CHAPTER 4. INSTALLING THE SWITCH
4.1 SELECTING A SITE
The switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack (via an optional rackmount kit) or on a flat surface. Follow the
guidelines below when choosing a location.
The site should:
Be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.
Be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 45°C (32 to 113 °F) and its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing.
Be accessible for installing, cabling, and maintaining the devices.
Allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.
Make sure the twisted-pair Ethernet cable is always routed away from power lines, radios, transmitters, or any other electrical
interference.
Make sure that Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch is connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240 VAC,
50 to 60 Hz.
4.2 ETHERNET CABLING
To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the current cables are suitable for 100BASE-TX
or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network:
Cable type: Use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable with RJ-45 connectors, Category 5
or Category 5e with maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters) for 100BASE-TX, and Category 5e or 6 with maximum length
of 328 feet (100 meters) for 1000BASE-T.
Protection from radio frequency interference emissions.
Electrical surge suppression.
Separation of electrical wires and data based network wiring.
Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields.
4.3 EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
After unpacking this switch, please check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. Then, before beginning the
installation, be sure you have all other necessary installation equipment.
4.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch
Four adhesive rubber feet
Mounting kit (for 19” Rack Shelf, Optional)
This Installation Guide
AC power cord
RJ-45 console cable
WARNING
: The SFP ports are Class 1 laser devices. Avoid direct eye exposure to the beam coming from the transmit port.
