Publication date: Feb., 2012Revision A110INSTALLING THESWITCHSELECTING ASITEThe Switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipmentrack (Via Optional Rack mount Kit) or on a flat surface. Besure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.◆ The site should: Be at the center of all the devices you want to link andnear a power outlet. Be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 40°C(32 to 104 °F) and its humidity within 10% to 90%,non-condensing. Be accessible for installing, cabling and maintainingthe devices. Allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.◆ Make sure the twisted-pair Ethernet cable is always routedaway from power lines, radios, transmitters or any otherelectrical interference.◆ Make sure that GS-2328KX Series Switch is connected to aseparate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240VAC, 50 to 60 Hz.ETHERNETCABLINGTo ensure proper operation when installing the switch into anetwork, make sure that the current cables are suitable for100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the followingcriteria against the current installation of your network:◆ Cable type: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shieldedtwisted pair (STP) cable with RJ-45 connectors; Category 5or Category 5e with maximum length of 100 meters isrecommend 100BASE-TX, and Category 5e or 6 withmaximum length of 100 meters is recommend for1000BASE-T.◆ Protection from radio frequency interference emissions.◆ Electrical surge suppression.◆ Separation of electrical wires and data based networkwiring.◆ Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors orshields.