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Cisco SLM2008 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with PD and AC Power Administration Guide 5
Connecting the Cisco SLM2008 Switch
This chapter will guide you through the hardware installation for the Cisco
SLM2008 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with PD and AC Power. The following
sections are included:
• Placement Options, page 5
• Connecting the Cisco SLM2008 Switch to the Network, page 7
Placement Options
When you choose a location for the switch, observe the following guidelines:
• Make sure that the switch is accessible and that the cables can be easily
connected.
• Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and
fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Position the switch away from water and moisture sources.
• To ensure adequate air flow around the switch, be sure to provide a
minimum clearance of two inches (50 mm).
• Do not stack free-standing switches more than four units high.
Desktop Option
For desktop acement, set the Cisco SLM2008 switch horizontally on a surface so
that it sits on its four rubber feet.
