
2  | Installing the | 
Express Hub | 
Requirements
Rack installation  | Standard   | 
requirements  | 1.5 EIA   | 
  | hub  | 
Table and shelf  | Approximately   | 
installation requirements | (48.90 cm.) area on a level tabletop or shelf  | 
  | Support for at least 10 lbs. (4.5 kg.) per hub with  | 
  | filler panels installed in expansion and media  | 
  | adapter slots  | 
  | Support for at least 12.3 lbs. (5.6 kg.) per hub  | 
  | with an NMM and an uplink module installed  | 
Temperature | Ambient temperature between 5° C and 40° C  | 
  | (41° F and 104° F)  | 
  | No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight,  | 
  | warm air exhausts, or heaters  | 
Humidity  | Between 5% and 85%, noncondensing  | 
Ventilation  | Minimum 2 in. (5.08 cm.) on all sides for cooling  | 
  | and adequate airflow in room or wiring closet  | 
Operating conditions  | At least 6 ft. (1.83 m.) from nearest source of  | 
  | electromagnetic noise (such as a photocopier)  | 
Service access | Minimum 12 in. (30.48 cm.) front and rear for  | 
  | AC disconnect, service access and maintenance  | 
  | access  | 
  | Front and rear clearance for cables and wiring  | 
  | hardware such as punchdown blocks  | 
Wiring hardware | Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or  | 
  | patch panels, in place before installing the hub  | 
Power  | Adequate power source within 6 ft. (1.83 m.)  | 
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