Dell PowerConnect J-EX4500, Hardware Manual

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If you are mounting the switch on a rack or cabinet along with other equipment, ensure
that the exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the
chassis.
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Leave at least 12 in. (30.5 cm) in front of and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the switch. Allow
at least 6 in. (15.2 cm) of clearance on each side of the chassis. Leave adequate space
at the front and back of the switch for service personnel to remove and install hardware
components. NEBS GR-63 recommends that you allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) in
front of the rack or cabinet and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the rack or cabinet. See Figure
23 on page 61.
Figure 23: Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance
for a J-EX4500 Switch Chassis
Rear of chassis
Front of chassis
Mounting bracket
17.25"
43.8 cm
21.1"
(53.6 cm)
Clearance required
for maintenance
Clearance required
for maintenance
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24" (61 cm) 12" (30.5 cm)
19"
(48.2 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
for airflow
6" (15.2 cm)
for airflow
Related
Documentation
Rack Requirements for J-EX4500 Switches on page 57
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Cabinet Requirements for J-EX4500 Switches on page 58
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General Site Guidelines for J-EX Series Switches on page 54
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Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 173
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Cooling System and Airflow in a J-EX4500 Switch on page 24
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Chapter 5: Rack and Cabinet Requirements