METRObility Optical Systems CenturyStack 8112-01-M, Installation And User Manual

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Installation 17
Chapter 1
Installation
Choosing a Location
The CenturyStack location should be less than 100 meters from servers,
workstations, or switches. The CenturyStack can be desk mounted or rack
mounted.
CAUTION: Category 5 UTP/STP cables are environmentally
sensitive. Make sure that the cable route is not too close to
electrical noise sources such as power lines or fluorescent lights.
Stacking
The CenturyStack Managed Series are stackable in standard 19” racks.
Up to six hubs can be stacked with cascade cables. One master and up to
five slaves can make up a stack. The master can be positioned anywhere
in the stack, so you can add to a stack without re-positioning the hubs.
Rack Mounting
Rack mounting brackets are included to mount hubs in a standard EIA
19-inch racks.
Align the mounting brackets on the sides of the unit with the slit over the
holes. Secure the screws tightly to fix the brackets to the device. Then,
place the device into the 19" rack and affix it properly. Please ensure that
the ventilation holes on the unit are not blocked.
Using Cascade Cables
You can stack the CenturyStack 8100 Series hubs using cascade cables.
The master hub can be placed anywhere in the stack. By cascading the
hub stack, each hub is automatically identified and assigned an ID number
according to its position in the stack.