Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support the weight of the Switch. Do
not place any heavy objects on the Switch. The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters
(6 feet) of the Switch. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate
ventilation around the Switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at the front, sides,
and rear of the Switch for ventilation.
Installing the Switch in a Standard 19'' Rack
This section is used to guide the user through installing the Switch into a switch rack. The
Switch can be mounted in a standard 19"(1U) rack using the provided mounting brackets.
Fasten the mounting brackets to the sides of the Switch using the screws provided.
Figure 2 — Attaching rack-mount brackets to the Switch
Fasten the mounting brackets in any available open space in the rack using the screws
provided.
Figure 3 — Installing the Switch in a Rack
Installing Transceivers into the Transceiver Ports
The Switch is equipped with Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) ports that can be used to
connect various other networking devices to this switch that do not support the standard
RJ-45 wiring connection. These ports are generally used to connect this switch to optical
fiber connections and can be used to connect devices to the Switch over great distances.
The maximum distance that the RJ-45 wiring connection can reach is 100 meters. Fiber
optic connections can span several kilometers.
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