Installation; Selecting A Location - NETGEAR GSM7224v2 - Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Switch Hardware Installation Manual

Managed Layer 2 Switches GSM7224 and GSM7248 Hardware Installation Guide

Installation

Install the equipment in the following sequence, as presented in this chapter:
1. Select a location. See the following section,
2. Install the switch. See
3. Check the installation. See
4. Apply power and check the LEDs. See
page 2-5.

Selecting a Location

The switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.26-centimeter) rack, wall mounted, or left
freestanding (placed on a tabletop). The site where you install the switch can greatly affect its
performance. Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that the chosen installation
location meets the following site requirements.
Table 2-1. Site Requirements for Switch Location
Requirements
Mounting • Desktop Installations. Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
• Rack-mount Installations. Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard
Put the switch in a position that lets you access the front panel RJ-45 ports, view the
Access
front panel LEDs, and access the rear panel power connector.
Provide a power source within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the installation location. Power
specifications for the switch are shown in
Power source
Technical
which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch.
Environment Install the switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators (such as
motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.
Temperature The ambient switch operating temperature range is 0º to 55ºC (32º and 131ºF). Keep
the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm-air exhausts, hot-air
vents, and heaters.
Operating humidity Install the switch in a dry area with a maximum relative humidity of 90%,
noncondensing.
Hardware Installation
"Installing the Switch" on page
"Checking the Installation" on page
"Connecting to Power and Check the LEDs" on
equipment rack that is grounded and physically secure, and the rack-mounting kit
supplied with your switch.
Specifications." Be sure that the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch,
v1.0, July 2009
"Selecting a Location."
2-4.
2-5.
Appendix A, "Default Settings and
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