D-Link DXS-3400-24SC [17/61] Installation guidelines

DXS-3400 Series Lite Layer 3 Stackable 10GbE Managed Switch Hardware Installation Guide

2. Installation

Installation Guidelines

Installing the Switch without a Rack

Installing the Switch into a Rack

Installing Transceivers into the Transceiver Ports

Installing Power Modules into the Power Module

Installing Fan Modules into the Fan Module

Installation Guidelines

This section will discuss the hardware installation guidelines that the user must follow in order to properly and safely

install this switch into the appropriate environment.

 Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is fully secured to both the power connector, on the Switch, and

the electrical outlet that supplies power.

 Install the Switch in a fairly cool and dry place within the acceptable operating temperature and humidity

ranges. For more information about the acceptable operating temperature and humidity ranges, refer to the

Physical and Environmental section.

 Install the Switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors, vibration, dust,

and direct exposure to sunlight.

Installing the Switch without a Rack

This section is used to guide the user through installing the Switch in an area other than a switch rack. Attach the

included rubber feet to the bottom of the Switch. Take note that there should be marked blocks on the bottom of the

Switch to indicate where to attach the rubber feet. These markings are usually found in each corner on the bottom of

the device. The rubber feet cushion the Switch, protecting the casing from scratches and preventing it from scratching

other surfaces.

Figure 2-1 Attaching rubber feet to the Switch

Install the Switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support the weight of the Switch (see the Weight section in

Appendix A - Technical Specifications.). Do not place any heavy objects on the Switch. The power outlet should be

within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Switch. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation

around the Switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at the front and rear of the Switch for ventilation. Without

proper heat dissipation and air circulation, system components might overheat which could lead to system failure or

even severely damaged components.