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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Switch Installation (8-Port Switches)
Preparing for Installation
Warning
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Statement 1024
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040
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Warning
For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be
connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection: 10/100/1000
Ethernet.
Statement 1044
Warning
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last.
Statement 1046
Warning
No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open.
Statement 1073
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Installation Guidelines
This section is specific to the Catalyst 2960 8-port switches. For information applicable to the other
Catalyst 2960 switches, see
Chapter 2, “Switch Installation (24- and 48-Port Switches).”
When you determine where to place the switch, be sure to observe these requirements:
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The operating environment must be within the ranges listed in
Appendix A, “Technical
Specifications.”
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Airflow around the switch and through the vents must be unrestricted.
We strongly recommend that you allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation
openings.
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Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C).
If the switch is installed in a closed environment or in a multirack assembly, the temperature around
it might be greater than normal room temperature.
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Humidity around the switch must not exceed 85 percent.
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Altitude at the installation site must not be greater than 10,000 feet (3,049 meters).
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The bottom of the switch might be hot to the touch if the switch is operating at its maximum
temperature 113°F (45°C) and is in an environment that exceeds normal room temperature (such as
in a closet, in a cabinet, or in a closed or multirack assembly).
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Do not place any items on the top of the switch.