Table of Contents
Text Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Documentation and Training.................................................................................................................................. 8
Getting Help....................................................................................................................................................................8
Port-side view of the SLX 9250 Switch ..........................................................................................................15
Nonport-side view of the SLX 9250 Switch .................................................................................................16
Device management options................................................................................................................................ 16
Preparing for the Installation............................................................................................................................... 20
Operating Environment Requirements.............................................................................................................21
Meeting Building and Electrical Codes....................................................................................................21
Setting up the Wiring Closet....................................................................................................................... 22
Controlling the Temperature........................................................................................................................22
Controlling the Humidity Level...................................................................................................................23
Protecting Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)..................................................... 23
Labeling Cables and Keeping Accurate Records.............................................................................. 25
Installing Cable................................................................................................................................................... 26
Using RJ45 Connector Jackets................................................................................................................... 31
Preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)................................................................................32
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