Evaluating And Meeting Cable Requirements; Cabling Standards - Extreme Networks Summit Summit1i Hardware Installation Manual

Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements

Figure 11: Properly secured rack
Secure to floor
with 3/8 inch lag screws or bolts
SPG_007
Brace open distribution racks if the channel thickness is less than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements
This section addresses requirements for the that cable you should use when installing your network
equipment. It includes:

• Cabling Standards

• Cable Labeling and Record Keeping
• Installing Cable
• RJ-45 Connector Jackets
• Radio Frequency Interference
Cabling Standards
We recommend using the BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International) RCDD (Registered
Communications Distribution Designer), which is globally recognized as a standard in site planning and
cabling. For information, go to http://www.bicsi.org
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