Selecting A Site - Allied Telesyn AT-8900 Serie Guía De Instalación Y Seguridad

Selecting a Site

You can install the switch in the following ways:
in a standard 19-inch rack (see
on a level surface such as a desktop or bench
When you install the switch, choose a site as follows:
for AT-8900 and AT-9900 switches, one that maintains an ambient
temperature from 0º C to 50º C (32º F to 122º F)
for AT-9900s switches, one that maintains an ambient temperature from 0º C
to 40º C (32º F to 104º F)
allows adequate airflow around the switch and its vents
is free of dust and moisture
maintains humidity from 5% to 80% non-condensing
has a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply, preferably dedicated and
filtered
does not expose cabling to sources of electrical noise such as radio
transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and
fluorescent fixtures
permits easy access to the switch's power and cable connections
allows related network devices to be connected to the switch without
exceeding maximum cable lengths specified in the Hardware Reference
ensures that the switch is mounted evenly in the rack to prevent uneven
mechanical loading of the rack
Installation and Safety Guide
"Installing the Switch" on page 6)
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