Alcatel OS6400-24 User Guide - Page 57
Mounting OS6400 Switches, General Mounting Recommendations, Recommended Clearances
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3 Mounting OS6400 Switches Note. Never obstruct the air intake or exhaust vents located on the chassis. Obstructing these vents can cause switch failure. Always follow the recommended clearance values. General Mounting Recommendations Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static-free environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the front, rear, top, and sides of the switch. Refer the table below for detailed information on recommended chassis clearances. Recommended Clearances The following table shows the recommended minimum clearances for adequate chassis airflow and access to cabling and components at the front and rear of the chassis. Location Top Bottom Sides Rear Front No minimum clearance required. However, be sure that the top of the chassis is not in direct contact with any equipment above. No minimum clearance required. However, be sure that the bottom of the chassis is not in direct contact with any equipment below. 2 inches 6 inches (see note below) 6 inches (see note below) Note. Clearance recommendations at the front and rear of chassis are for access to cabling and components only and are not intended as a specific airflow requirement. If a redundant power supply is to be attached directly to the rear of the switch chassis (see page 3-13), additional clearance will be required to accommodate the power supply tray. OmniSwitch 6400 Series Hardware Users Guide April 2011 page 3-1