GS2210 Series User’s Guide
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Hardware Installation and Connection
2.1 Installation Scenarios
This chapt er show s you how t o inst all and connect t he Swit ch.
The Swit ch can be placed on a deskt op or rack- m ount ed on a st andar d EI A rack. Use t he r ubber
feet in a deskt op inst allat ion and t he bracket s in a rack- m ount ed inst allat ion.
Not e: For pr oper vent ilat ion, allow at least 4 inches ( 10 cm ) of clearance at t he fr ont and
3.4 inches ( 8 cm ) at t he back of t he Swit ch. This is especially im por t ant for
enclosed rack inst allat ions.
2.2 Desktop Installation Procedure
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Make sur e t he Swit ch is clean and dr y.
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Set t he Sw it ch on a sm oot h, level sur face st r ong enough t o suppor t t he w eight of t he Swit ch and
t he connect ed cables. Make sur e t her e is a pow er out let near by.
3
Make sur e t her e is enough clearance ar ound t he Swit ch t o allow air cir culat ion and t he at t achm ent
of cables and t he power cor d.
2.3 Mounting the Switch on a Rack
The Swit ch can be m ount ed on an EI A st andar d size, 19- inch rack or in a w ir ing closet w it h ot her
equipm ent . Follow t he st eps below t o m ount your Sw it ch on a st andar d EI A rack using a rack-
m ount ing k it .
2.3.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
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Tw o m ount ing bracket s.
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Eight M3 flat head screw s and a # 2 Philips scr ew driver.
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Four M5 flat head scr ew s and a # 2 Philips scr ew dr iver.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the unit.
2.3.1.1 Precautions
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Make sur e t he rack w ill safely suppor t t he com bined w eight of all t he equipm ent it cont ains.