Enterasys mrx Installation Instruction
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
This Chapter describes the network and power requirements and
operating specifications for the MRX, MRX-2, MRXI, and MRXI-2
10BASE-T HUBs. Before you attempt to install any of these HUBs,
review the installation requirements and operating specifications
that are outlined in this chapter. Your network installation must
meet the conditions, guidelines, specifications, and requirements
included in this chapter to obtain satisfactory performance from this
equipment. Failure to follow these guidelines could produce poor
network performance.
operating specifications for the MRX, MRX-2, MRXI, and MRXI-2
10BASE-T HUBs. Before you attempt to install any of these HUBs,
review the installation requirements and operating specifications
that are outlined in this chapter. Your network installation must
meet the conditions, guidelines, specifications, and requirements
included in this chapter to obtain satisfactory performance from this
equipment. Failure to follow these guidelines could produce poor
network performance.
2.1 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Take care in planning and preparing the cabling and connections for
your network. The quality of the connections, the length of cables
and other conditions of the installation are critical factors in
determining the reliability of your network. The following sections
describe the network requirements to operate this equipment.
your network. The quality of the connections, the length of cables
and other conditions of the installation are critical factors in
determining the reliability of your network. The following sections
describe the network requirements to operate this equipment.
2.2 SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE HUB
The HUB can be rack mounted, wall mounted, or placed on any
horizontal surface. If not installed in a 19-inch rack, the following
requirements must be met when selecting a location for your HUB.
horizontal surface. If not installed in a 19-inch rack, the following
requirements must be met when selecting a location for your HUB.
NOTE: Be sure that the location selected is within reach of the
network cabling.
network cabling.
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An unrestricted free surface area 21 inches wide, 18 inches deep
and 6 inches high is needed.
and 6 inches high is needed.
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A single phase 120 Vac, 15A, grounded power receptacle must be
located within 7 feet of the site.
located within 7 feet of the site.