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