Table 30: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)DatePerformed ByFor More InformationItem or TaskRack or Cabinet“Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216Switch” on page 69“Cabinet Requirements andSpecifications for a J-EX8216 Switch”on page 71Select the type of rack or cabinet and verify thatit meets the minimum requirements for theinstallation of the switch.“Clearance Requirements for Airflowand Hardware Maintenance for aJ-EX8216 Switch” on page 73Plan rack or cabinet location, ensuring therequired space clearances.“Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216Switch” on page 69“Cabinet Requirements andSpecifications for a J-EX8216 Switch”on page 71Secure the rack or cabinet to the floor andbuilding structure.CablesPlan the cable routing and management.Acquire cables and connectors:• Determine the number of cables neededbased on your planned configuration.• Ensure that the distance between hardwarecomponents to be connected allows forcable lengths to be within the specifiedmaximum limits.RelatedDocumentationGeneral Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 201•• Mounting a J-EX8216 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet on page 108General Site Guidelines for J-EX Series SwitchesEfficient switch operation requires proper site planning and maintenance and properlayout of the equipment, rack or cabinet (if used), and wiring closet.To plan and create an acceptable operating environment for your J-EX Series switch andprevent environmentally caused equipment failures:• Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and conductive material, such asmetal flakes.• Follow prescribed airflow guidelines to ensure that the cooling system functions properlyand that exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of theswitch.64Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide
