2
•
The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system.
•
The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
•
The rack or workbench is reliably grounded.
To ensure correct operation and a long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that
meets the requirements described in the following subsections.
Temperature/humidity
Maintain temperature and humidity in the equipment room as described in "
."
•
Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical
property change of materials, and metal corrosion.
•
Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and introduce problems
such as loose captive screws or circuit failure.
•
High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the
reliability and lifespan of the switch.
For the temperature and humidity requirements of different switch models, see "
views and technical specifications
."
Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of
metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst
case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.
Table 2 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance
Concentration limit (particles/m³)
Dust
≤
3 × 10
4
(no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
NOTE:
Dust diameter
≥
5
μ
m
The equipment room must also meet limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and
premature aging of components, as shown in
Table 3 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas
Maximum concentration (mg/m
3
)
SO
2
0.2
H
2
S 0.006
NH
3
0.05
Cl
2
0.01
EMI
All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources from outside or inside of the switch and application
system adversely affect the switch in the following ways:
•
A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling.
•
Inductance coupling.
