Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
Installing the DES-5024
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Installation Options
There are two options for installing the DES-5024: desktop/ shelf installation or rack
installation.
Follow these guidelines for desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation:
• The surface must support 18 lbs or 8 kg.
• The power source must be within six feet (1.82 m)
• Power cord and cables should never be stretched
• Leave at least two inches (5.08 cm) around the DES-5024 for ventilation
The following tools and materials may be necessary to install the DES-5024:
• Screwdriver to install the brackets as needed
• Wire cutters to cut cable as needed for network connections
• Crimpers to crimp cable as needed
• RJ-45 connectors as needed
• SC fiber optic cable connectors
Refer to Chapter 3, Cable Specifications for cable types and specifications.