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LGB1108A Quick Start Guide
Chapter 4: Installation
4 Installation
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. Be sure to 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 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) and its humidity within 10 to 90%, noncondensing.
• 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 the 10-Port Gigabit Managed 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 in 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: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable with RJ-45 connectors; Category 5 or Category 5e with a
maximum length of 100 meters (328.1 feet) is recommended for 100BASE-TX and Category 5e or 6 with maximum length of 100 meters
(328.1 feet) is recommend 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.
Figure 4-1. RJ-45 connections.
Figure 4-2. SFP transceiver.
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.