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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures
1. Prepare the Installation Site
■ Cabling Infrastructure - Ensure the cabling infrastructure meets the
necessary network specifications. See appendix A, “Cabling and
Technology Information Specifications” for more information:
■ Installation Location - Before installing the switch, plan its location and
orientation relative to other devices and equipment:
• In the front of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space for
the twisted-pair and fiber-optic cabling.
• In the back of the switch, leave at least 3.8 cm (1 1/2 inches) of space
for the power cord.
• On the sides of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) for cooling.