Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Preparing for Installation
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switch can be horizontally placed on a clean plane if conditions are not met. It is recommended to install air
conditioners if you want to use the switch in hot areas.
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The cabinet and workbench has proper ventilation and heat dissipation.
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The cabinet and workbench are strong enough to support the weight of the switch and its accessories.
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The cabinet and workbench are properly grounded.
2.3
Cabinet Installation Requirements
If you want to install the switch inside a cabinet, confirm that the cabinet meets the following conditions:
Figure 2-1
Standard 19-inch Cabinet
(1) A 19-inch standard cabinet is used.
(2) The distance between square hole strips on the left and right sides of the 19-inch standard cabinet is 465
mm.
(3) The distance between the square hole strip on the rack column and the outer side of the front cabinet door is
greater than 180 mm and the thickness of the front cabinet door is smaller than 25 mm. Therefore, the
available space is greater than 155 mm. The cabinet depth (distance between the front and rear doors) is
greater than 1000 mm.
(4) The slide rails (or trays) of the cabinet meets the requirements of the switch and support its weight.
(5) A ground terminal is installed reliably on the cabinet to ensure that the switch is fully grounded.
(6) The cabinet is well ventilated and the porosity of the front and rear panels is greater than 50%.