Dell PowerConnect 2848 User's Guide - Page 31

Installing on a Wall To mount the device on a wall: 1 Ensure that the mounting location meets the following requirements: • The surface of the wall must be capable of supporting the device. • Allow at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) space on the sides for proper ventilation and 5 inches (12.7 cm) at the back for power cable clearance. • The location must not be exposed to direct sunlight. • The location must be at least 2 feet (61 cm) away from any heating vents, and no area-heating vent should point towards the device. • The location must be ventilated to prevent heat buildup. • Do not locate the device near any data or electrical cabling. • The power cable must be able to reach an outlet. 2 Place the supplied wall-mounting bracket on one side of the device, ensuring that the mounting holes on the device line up to the mounting holes on the rack-mounting bracket. The following figure illustrates where to mount the brackets. Figure 3-2. Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting 3 Insert the supplied screws into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a screwdriver. 4 Repeat the process for the wall-mounting bracket on the other side of the device. 5 Place the device on the wall in the location where the device is being installed. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 31