It is recommended that the ap be mounted to a wall or solid ceiling using the mount cradle for physical security reasons.
How to wall mount cisco switch.
The cisco documents give no guidance but the documentation for a similar hp switch states that when wall mounted the port side should point up toward the ceiling.
Mounting the switch on a wall.
Only the 8 port models of the switch can be wall mounted.
Mounting on a wall.
Verify that the surface is smooth flat dry and sturdy.
Wall or solid ceiling mount using mount cradle using included wall anchors and screws attach the mount cradle to your mounting wall or ceiling.
For the best support of the switch and cables make sure the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
For the best support of the switch and cables make sure that the switch is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
The screw dimension supported by the wall bracket is 5 mm 0 20 in.
Wall or ceiling mount your wap.
Due to lack of space i had to design a skinny longitudinal server cabinet and was planning on using this wallit box to wall mount a cisco sg300 28mp switch.
Place mounting points at the studs in the wall.
Call cisco technical support representative if your switch fails post.
Determine the exact spot where you want to mount the device.
Mounting points or to reinforce the wall.
Drop ceiling mount using mount cradle.
Cisco is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall or ceiling mounting.
Install the switch in a rack or on a desk a shelf or a wall as described in the installing the switch section.
Mounting hardware is not provided.
Mount the switch with the front panel facing up as shown in figure 2 12.
After a successful post disconnect the power cord from the switch.
We have had one switch mounted in this manner hence the cable layout but the switch died.
Requirements for the mounting hardware the mounting hardware screws and bolts used for wall mounting must be able to safely support the product.
However when i received the switch i saw this blurb in the manual.