Installing the Switch
Wall-Mounting (with Mounting Screws)
Mount the switch with the front panel facing down (as shown in
on page
Warning
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to the system. Statement 378
Do not wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing up or sideways. According to safety regulations,
Caution
wall-mount the switch with its front panel facing down to improve airflow and to provide easier access
to the cables.
Locate the screw template. The template is used to align the mounting screw holes.
Step 1
Position the screw template so that the two side-by-side slots face toward the floor, as shown in
Step 2
Figure
For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure the switch is attached securely to a wall stud or
to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
Note
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3-5.
Wait before you attach the screw template to the wall.
Chapter 3
Switch Installation (8- and 12-Port Switches)
Figure 3-5 on page 3-13
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Figure 3-6
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