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Table 21: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
Date Performed By For More Information Item or Task
Rack or Cabinet
“Rack Requirements for J-EX4500
Switches” on page 57
“Cabinet Requirements for
J-EX4500 Switches” on page 58
Verify that your rack or cabinet meets the
minimum requirements for the installation of
the switch.
“Clearance Requirements for Airflow
and Hardware Maintenance for
J-EX4500 Switches” on page 60 Plan rack or cabinet location, including required
space clearances.
Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor and
building structure.
Cables
Acquire cables and connectors:
• Determine the number of cables needed
based on your planned configuration.
•
Review the maximum distance allowed for
each cable. Choose the length of cable based
on the distance between the hardware
components being connected.
Plan the cable routing and management.
Related
Documentation
General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 159
•
•
General Site Guidelines for J-EX Series Switches on page 54
•
Installing and Connecting a J-EX4500 Switch on page 75
•
Mounting a J-EX4500 Switch on page 78
General Site Guidelines
Efficient switch operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and proper
layout of the equipment, rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.
To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your device and prevent
environmentally caused equipment failures:
•
Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such as
metal flakes.
• Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properly
and that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the
device.
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