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Selecting a Site
TigerSwitch 10/100/1000 units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch 
equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below 
when choosing a location.
• The site should:
- be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power 
outlet. 
- be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) and 
its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing
- provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or two inches) 
on all sides for proper air flow 
- be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices 
- allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
• Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, 
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, 
such as radios and transmitters.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet 
that provides 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of 
each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with 
any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.