Installing the Device2E48-27R/2E49-27R User’s Guide3-33.3 INSTALLING THE DEVICEThe 2E4X-27R may be installed on a tabletop, shelf, or in a 19-inch rack.Section 3.3.1 describes a tabletop or shelf installation and Section 3.3.2describes the rackmount installation.3.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf InstallationThe following two subsections provide guidelines for installation on atabletop or shelf.Guidelines for Tabletop and Shelf InstallationsTabletop and shelf installations must be within reach of the networkcabling and meet the requirements listed below:• Locate the 2E4X-27R within seven feet of an appropriately groundedpower receptacle that meets the power supply requirements listed inAppendix A.• In a shelf installation, the shelf must support 13.6 kg (30 lb) of staticweight for each 2E4X-27R.• Maintain a temperature of between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F) atthe installation site with fluctuations of less than 10°C (18°F) per hour.• Maintain a 2-inch clearance from the left, right, and rear sides of thedevice to provide adequate ventilation.InstallationFor a tabletop or shelf installation, locate the 2E4X-27R within seven feetof its power source and on an unrestricted free surface area as shown inFigure 3-1. Proceed to Section 3.3.3 for power connection instructions.To prevent possible personal injury and/or damage to the unit,do NOT connect power to the 2E4X-27R until instructed to doso.!CAUTIONTo ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating, leave aminimum clearance space of 5.1 cm (2.0 in) at the left, right,and rear of the 2E4X-27R.
