Chapter 2 Installing and Starting the Switch
Preparing for Installation
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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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• Clearance to front and rear panels is such that
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Front-panel indicators can be easily read.
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Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
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Rear-panel power connector is within reach of an AC power receptacle.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C).
Note If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature
around it might be greater than normal room temperature.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines,
and fluorescent lighting fixtures.