Netgear FE516 Installation Guide - Page 15

Chapter 3 Installation This chapter provides information and procedures on: • Preparing the installation site • Unpacking the equipment • Meeting tool and materials requirements • Installing the hub • Installing multiple hubs • Verifying installation Site Preparation Before you begin installing the hubs, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the equipment (see Table 3-1). Table 3-1. Operating environment requirements Characteristic Temperature Humidity Ventilation Operating conditions Service access Power Tabletop requirements Rack installation requirements Requirement Ambient temperature between 0° C and 40° C (32° F and 104° F). No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or heaters. Between 5% and 85% noncondensing. Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling. Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet. At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise (such as photocopy machine or arc welder). Minimum 12 inches (19.68 cm) front and back for service access and maintenance. Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware such as punchdown blocks. Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m). Approximately 13.0-inch (33.0 cm) by 8.0-inch (20.3 cm) flat area. Standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) EIA equipment rack, with supplied mounting bracket hardware, 1.0 EIA rack-mount spaces needed for each NETGEAR 100BASE-T hub. Installation 3-1