NOTE:
The controller is compatible with the IEEE 802.3ab standard including the Auto
MDI/MDI-X feature, which allows use of either straight-through or crossover twisted-pair cables
for connecting to any network devices including end nodes, such as computers, or to other
switches, hubs, and routers.
For 1000 Mbps operation, all four wire pairs are used for data transmission.
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Installation location—Before installing the controller, plan its location relative to other devices and
equipment, and consider the following:
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The front of the controller requires at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space for the twisted-pair cabling.
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The back of the controller requires at least 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) of space for the power cord.
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The sides of the controller require at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) for cooling, except if the controller is
installed in an open EIA/TIA rack.
Installing the controller
After determining the configuration and preparing the site, mount the controller in a stable location. The
controller can be installed in a rack or cabinet, or placed on a table or shelf.
Mounting the controller in a rack or cabinet
The controller can be mounted in any EIA-standard 19-inch telco rack or communication equipment cabinet.
IMPORTANT:
Equipment Cabinet Note
The four 12-24 screws supplied with the controller have the correct threading for standard EIA/TIA
open 19-inch racks. If you are installing the controller in an equipment cabinet, such as a server
cabinet, use the clips and screws that came with the cabinet instead of the 12-24 screws that are
supplied with the controller.
Before performing the following procedure, determine which four holes you will be using in the cabinet
and install all four clips.
1.
Use a #1 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver to attach the mounting brackets to the controller with the
included 8-mm M4 screws.
Figure 2 Controller with mounting brackets