How do I mount Altronix NetWaySP8 Series 8 Port Ethernet Over Fiber PoE+ Hardened Switches? (Altronix NetWaySP8 Series 8 Port Ethernet Over Fiber PoE+ Hardened Switches Installation Guide)

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Mar 06, 2025 - 10:16 PM

To mount the Altronix NetWaySP8 Series 8 Port Ethernet Over Fiber PoE+ Hardened Switches, please follow the instructions provided in the installation guide. Here are the general steps for mounting:

1. For NetWaySP8WP/8WPN/8WPX Enclosure Mounting and Installation:
- Remove the backplane from the enclosure before drilling, making sure not to discard any hardware.
- Mark and drill the desired inlets on the enclosure to facilitate wiring, following the manufacturer's specifications for the appropriate size opening.
- Clean out the inside of the enclosure before remounting the circuit board.
- Mount the NEMA4/4X rated enclosure on the wall or pole using appropriate fasteners compatible with the mounting surface.
- Mount the backplane in the enclosure with the provided hardware.
- Utilize weather-tight NEMA rated connectors, bushings, and cables for wire entry.

2. For NetWaySP8X Enclosure Mounting and Installation:
- Mount the unit in the desired location on the wall.
- Mark and predrill holes in the wall to line up with the top two keyholes in the enclosure.
- Install two upper fasteners and screws in the wall with the xxxx heads protruding.
- Place the enclosure's upper keyholes over the two upper screws, level, and secure.
- Mark the position of the lower two holes, remove the enclosure, drill the lower holes, and install two fasteners.
- Place the enclosure's upper keyholes over the two upper screws, install the two lower screws, and tighten all screws.
- Secure the enclosure to an earth ground.

3. For NetWaySP8B/8PL Mounting and Installation:
- Mount the board/backplane in the desired location/enclosure with the provided hardware.
- Connect the 56VDC/120W max power source to the terminals marked [+] and [-] for NetWaySP8B.
- Fasten metal spacers (provided) to threaded studs at indicated board mounting holes for better environmental immunity.

Please refer to the specific instructions and diagrams provided in the installation guide for more detailed information on mounting the different models of the Altronix NetWaySP8 Series switches.