Quick Start (For Soliton)
H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches
Chapter 2 Installation Preparation
2-2
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Enough space is reserved near the air-intake hole and the
ventilation hole of the switch for heat dissipation of the
switch chassis.
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The cabinet or the workbench takes good ventilation and
heat dissipation system.
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The cabinet or the desk is solid enough to bear the weight of
the switch and the accessories.
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The cabinet or the desk is well grounded.
To ensure normal operation and to prolong the life span of the
switch, the following requirements on the installation site must also be
satisfied.
2.2.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements
You should keep your equipment room within the proper
temperature and humidity ranges to ensure the normal operation and
working life of your switch. If the humidity in the equipment room is too
high for a long time, it may decrease the insulation attribute of
insulating material or even cause electric leakage of insulating
material, and, sometimes, may change the mechanical performance
of material and cause the rustiness and corrosion of metal parts. If the
relative humidity is too low, the captive screws may become loose due
to the shrinking of insulation washers; in addition, electrostatic is more
likely to be produced in a dry environment, which may damage the
circuit of the switch. High temperature may cause even greater
damage to the switch. High temperature for a long time will speed up
the aging of insulation material, greatly lower the reliability of the
switch and greatly reduce the life span of the switch.
For the temperature and humidity requirements of different
models, refer to section 1.4 “Technical Specifications”.
