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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Installation Requirements Before you install the Switch, observe the following guidelines:  Make sure that the Switch is powered off.  Make sure that the workbench or rack is level and stable.  Do not place heavy objects on the Switch.  Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation and adequate ventilation around the Switch.  Position the Switch in a dry environment  Position the Switch out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat and ignition  Position the Switch away from sources of electrical noise, such as high power radio transmitters, radar stations, and so on. 2.2 Installing the Switch You can install the Switch in a 19-inch standard rack; or on a level surface such as a desktop or shelf if you don't have a 19-inch standard rack. 2.2.1 Installing the Switch in a 19-inch Rack To install the Switch in a 19-inch rack (see Figure 2-1), follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the two L-shaped brackets to the sides of the Switch with the supplied screws and secure them tightly. Step 2 Position the Switch into the rack and use the supplied screws to secure it in the rack. http://www.level1.com Page 6

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1
Installation Requirements
Before you install the Switch, observe the following guidelines:
Make sure that the Switch is powered off.
Make sure that the workbench or rack is level and stable.
Do not place heavy objects on the Switch.
Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation and adequate ventilation around the
Switch.
Position the Switch in a dry environment
Position the Switch out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat and ignition
Position the Switch away from sources of electrical noise, such as high power radio
transmitters, radar stations, and so on.
2.2
Installing the Switch
You can install the Switch in a 19-inch standard rack; or on a level surface such as a
desktop or shelf if
you don’t
have a 19-inch standard rack.
2.2.1
Installing the Switch in a 19-inch Rack
To install the Switch in a 19-inch rack (see Figure 2-1), follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach the two L-shaped brackets to the sides of the Switch with the supplied
screws and secure them tightly.
Step 2
Position the Switch into the rack and use the supplied screws to secure it in the
rack.