Intel 100BASE-TX manual Site Preparation, Operating Requirement Environment

C H A P T E R 2 Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub

Site Preparation

Before you install the Express hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating environment meets the physical requirements of the equipment.

Operating	Requirement
environment
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
	Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet
Operating	At least 6 ft (1.83 m) to nearest source of
conditions	electromagnetic noise (such as photocopy
	machine or arc welder)
Service access	Minimum 12 in (19.68 cm) front and rear for
	service access and maintenance
	Front and rear clearance for cables and wiring
	hardware such as punchdown blocks
Power	Adequate power source within 6 ft (1.83 m)
Table and shelf	Approximately 13.25-in. (33.66 cm) by 19.25-in.
installation	(48.90 cm) area on a level tabletop or shelf
requirements	Support for at least 10 lbs (4.5 kg) per Express
	hub with filler panels installed in expansion and
	media adapter slots
	Support for at least 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) per Express
	hub with an optional NMM installed the
	expansion slot and an optional media adapter
	module installed in the media adapter slot
Rack installation	Standard 19-in (48.26 cm) EIA equipment rack
requirements	1.5 EIA rack-mount spaces available for each
	Express hub
Wiring hardware	Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or
	patch panels, in place before installing the hub

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