Rack Specifications And Recommendations - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond X8 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Keep operating humidity between 50% and 70% relative humidity (non-condensing) during typical
operation.
The equipment can operate between 10% and 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) for short
intervals.
Follow Spacing Requirements and Airflow
Be sure that walls and other equipment do not block the air intake or outflow on an Extreme Networks
switch.
1 Leave a minimum of 24 inches (61 cm) between any cabinet wall or other obstruction and the front
and back of the chassis.
2 Measure the air temperature approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the front of I/O slot 1.
The temperature should be less than 104 °F (40 °C).
Protect from Electrostatic Discharge
Your system must be protected from static electricity or electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1 Remove materials that can cause electrostatic generation (such as synthetic resins) from the
equipment location.
a Check the appropriateness of floor mats and flooring.
2 Connect metal chassis, conduit, and other metals to ground using dedicated copper grounding lines.
3 Use electrostatically safe equipment.
a If you are working with pluggable interface modules, wear an ESD-preventive device such as a
wrist strap, and connect the metal end to a grounded equipment rack or other source of ground.
Figure 11: Using an ESD-preventive Wrist Strap

Rack Specifications and Recommendations

Racks should conform to conventional standards.
In the United States, use EIA Standard RS-310C: Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment.
In countries other than the United States, use IEC Standard 297. In addition, verify that your rack meets
the basic mechanical, space, and earthquake requirements that are described in this section.
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