STCS3526 Series Layer 3 Switch User Guide
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Chapter 3 Installation Preparation
3.1 Precautions
To avoid any device impairment and bodily injury due to improper use, please follow the precautions listed below:
Before cleaning the switch, please unplug the switch connector first. Do not clean the switch with wet cloth or with liquid.
Do not place the switch near water or any damp area. Try as much as possible to prevent water and moisture from entering the
switch chassis.
Do not place the switch on the unstable cases or desktop, as the switch might be damaged severely in case of a fall.
Ensure proper ventilation of the room and keep the switch ventilation hole free of obstruction.
The switch can operate normally under correct voltage input. Make sure that the operating voltage is consistent with that
labeled on the switch.
Do not open the chassis while the switch is in operation to protect the safe of the operator and the switch.
3.2 Requirements on Environment
Switch should be used indoors. The following requirements must be met irrespective of whether you install the switch in 19-inch
standard cabinet or install it directly on the workbench.
Make sure that enough room is left for the ventilation hole of the switch so as to ensure the heat dissipation of the switch
chassis.
Make sure that the drafting and heat dissipation systems of the cabinet and the workbench are good.
Make sure that the cabinet and the workbench are stable enough to bear the weight of the switch and the accessories.
Make sure that the cabinet and the workbench are well grounded.
To ensure normal operation and prolong the service life of the switch, the requirements on the installation site described in the
following sections must also be met.
3.2.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements
To ensure the normal operation and service life of a switch, you need to maintain the temperature and the humidity of the
equipment room at a certain level. If the humidity level in the equipment room is too high for a long time, it will lead to bad
insulation of the insulating material or even leakage. Sometimes, the mechanical performance, change of material and the corrosion