Allied Telesis AT-x510-28GPX User Manual

Chapter 3: Installing the Switch on a Table or in an Equipment Rack

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You may install the switch on a table or desktop. Here are the guidelines 
to selecting a site:

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The table should be level and stable.

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The power outlet should be located near the switch and be easily 
accessible.

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The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of 
the switch, so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables, 
and view the port LEDs.

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The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit and 
through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. (The 
ventilation direction in units that have a cooling fan is from front to 
back, with the fans on the back panels drawing the air out of the 
units.)

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The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water.

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The site should be a dust-free environment.

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The site should include dedicated power circuits or power 
conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network 
devices.

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The rubber feet on the bottom of the switch should be left on for 
table or desktop installation.

Do not stack switches on top of one another on a table or desktop 
because that could present a personal safety hazard if you need to 
move or replace switches.

After placing the switch on the table or desktop, go to Chapter 4, “Cabling 
the Networking Ports” on page 59 to connect the network cables to the 
ports on the switch.