METRObility Optical Systems 3508-11 User Manual

Lancast 8-Port CenturySwitch     5

Check that the following components have been included:

• 8-Port CenturySwitch 3508-11
• Rackmounting hardware: 2 mounting brackets, 4 screws
• Power cord

Your order has been provided with the safest possible packaging. Inspect
it carefully. If you discover any shipping damage, notify the carrier and
follow their instructions for damage and claims. Save the original
shipping carton if return or storage of the unit is necessary.

The CenturySwitch is intended for use in normal office environments and
requires few restrictions on placement.

• Select a location that is within 6 feet of an AC power source and

less than 100 meters from servers, workstations or other connected
devices.

• Do not connect the unit to a power strip.
• Be sure the location allows for adequate ventilation with a

clearance of at least 1/2" on the sides of the unit.

• Be sure the location is as far away as possible from electrical noise

generating equipment such as copiers, electrostatic printers or
other motorized devices.

The CenturySwitch is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack. Use the rackmounting hardware included with the unit to
secure the mounting brackets to the unit. Use the separate screws

*

provided with the equipment rack to mount the unit in the rack. Be sure
that the mounting of the unit does not impose a hazardous condition due
to uneven mechanical loading.

The CenturySwitch can also be installed on a tabletop. For tabletop
installation, select a location with the power and ventilation requirements
cited above.

* #10-32 screw size is recommended.