Installation Manual
Quidway S3526 Ethernet Switch
Chapter 3 Installation
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Chapter 3 Installation Preparation
3.1 Precautions
To avoid any device impairment and bodily injury because of improper use, please
follow the precautions listed below:
Before cleaning the switch, please unplug the switch connector first. Do not clean
the switch with wet cloth or with liquid.
Do not place the switch near water or any damp area. Prevent water or moisture
from entering the switch chassis.
Do not place the switch on the unstable cases or desktop, as the switch might be
damaged severely in case of a fall.
Ensure proper ventilation of the room and keep the switch ventilation hole free of
obstruction.
The switch can operate normally under correct voltage input. Make sure that the
operating voltage is consistent with that labeled on the switch.
Do not open the chassis while the switch is in operation to protect the safe of the
operator and the switch.
3.2 Requirements on Environment
S3526 Ethernet Switch should be used indoors. The following requirements must be
met irrespective of whether you install the switch in 19-inch standard cabinet or install it
directly on the workbench.
Make sure that enough room is left for the air-intake hole and the ventilation hole
of the switch, so that the heat dissipation of the switch chassis can be guaranteed.
Make sure that the ventilation and heat dissipation systems of the cabinet and the
workbench are good.
Make sure that the cabinet and the workbench are stable enough to bear the
weight of the switch and the accessories.
Make sure that the rack and the workbench are well grounded.
To ensure normal operation and to prolong the life span of the switch, the following
requirements on the installation site must also be met.
3.2.1 Temperature/Humidity Requirements
To ensure the normal operation and service life of a switch, users need to maintain the
temperature and the humidity of the equipment room at a certain level.
If the humidity
