Chapter 4
Site Preparation
■ Site Preparation Checklist for EX4500 Switches on page 43
■ General Site Guidelines for EX Series Switches on page 44
■ Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for EX Series Switches on page 45
■ Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX Series
Switches on page 46
Site Preparation Checklist for EX4500 Switches
The checklist in Table 18 on page 43 summarizes the tasks you need to perform
when preparing a site for EX4500 switch installation.
Table 18: Site Preparation Checklist
DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or Task
Environment
“Environmental Requirements and
Specifications for EX Series
Switches” on page 46
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.
“AC Power Specifications for
EX4500 Switches” on page 57
Calculate the power consumption and
requirements.
Hardware Configuration
“EX4500 Switches Hardware
Overview” on page 3
Choose the number and types of switches you
want to install.
Rack or Cabinet
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