Extreme Networks 8800 Series manual Meeting Site Requirements, Operating Environment Requirements

Site Preparation

●Meeting power requirements

To run your equipment safely, you must meet the specific power requirements for each power supply unit installed in the system. For power supply specifications, see “Power Supplies for BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches” on page 172.

Meeting Site Requirements

This section describes requirements to consider when preparing your installation site, including:

●Operating Environment Requirements

●Rack Specifications and Recommendations

Operating Environment Requirements

Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.

Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During the early planning stages of installing or modifying your LAN, it is important that you develop a thorough understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.

Building and Electrical Codes

Building and electrical codes vary depending on your location. Comply with all code specifications when planning your site and installing cable. The following sections are provided as a resource to obtain additional information.

Information about major building codes is located at the following websites:

●International Code Council (ICC); 5203 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, Virginia 22041 USA. http://www.iccsafe.org

http://www.sbcci.org

Five authorities on electrical codes are:

●National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification (USA only)—a recognized authority on safe electrical wiring. Federal, state, and local governments use NEC standards to establish their own laws, ordinances, and codes on wiring specifications. The NEC classification is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The address is NFPA; 1 Batterymarch Park; Quincy, Massachusetts 02169 USA. http://www.nfpa.org

●Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) (USA only)—an independent research and testing laboratory. UL evaluates the performance and capability of electrical wiring and equipment to determine whether they meet certain safety standards when properly used. Acceptance is usually indicated by the words “UL Approved” or “UL Listed.” The address is UL; 333 Pfingsten Road; Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096 USA. http://www.ul.com

●National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) (USA only)—an organization of electrical product manufacturers. Members develop consensus standards for cables, wiring, and electrical components. The address is NEMA; 1300 N. 17th Street; Rosslyn, Virginia 22209. http://www.nema.org

●Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA)—a trade association that develops technical standards, disseminates marketing data, and maintains contact with government agencies in matters relating to

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