NetComm NCT480 manual Site Requirements, Environmental Requirements

Site Requirements

This section describes requirements for the site in which the NCT480 system is to be installed. Before you install the NCT480 system, ensure that all the criteria in this section are met. The section describes the following:

•Environmental Requirements

•Power

•Cabling

•Rack Mounting

Environmental Requirements

To have proper operation of the NCT480 system depends on a proper environment. This section describes environmental requirements for the site in which you intend to install the NCT480 system.

Temperature Humidity and Altitude

The system can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Table 3-1 shows the recommendation for temperature, humidity, and altitude conditions in a central office (CO) environment.

Environmental Specifications

Descriptions

Temperature	0º to 45ºC – Operating
	-15º to 70ºC – Storage
Humidity	5 to	95% (non condensing)
Altitude	0 to	10,000 ft (0 to 3048 m)

Table 3-1 CO Operating Environment Requirements

To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 45ºC.

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