Chapter 2
Preparing the Site for Switch Installation
■ Site Preparation Checklist on page 49
■ Rack or Cabinet Requirements on page 50
■ Clearance Requirements on page 52
■ Electrical and Power Requirements on page 54
■ Network Cable Specifications on page 57
■ Virtual Chassis Requirements on page 58
Site Preparation Checklist
■ Site Preparation Checklist for EX-series Switches on page 49
Site Preparation Checklist for EX-series Switches
The checklist in Table 24 on page 49 summarizes the tasks you need to perform
when preparing a site for switch installation.
Table 24: Site Preparation Checklist
DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or Task
Environment
Environmental Requirements
and Specifications for EX-series
Switches.
Verify that environmental factors such as
temperature and humidity do not exceed
switch tolerances.
Power
Measure distance between external power
sources and switch installation site.
Locate sites for connection of system
grounding.
“Power Specifications and
Requirements for an EX-series
Switch” on page 54
Calculate the power consumption and
requirements.
Hardware Configuration
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