Equipment Location; Space Requirements - NEC Express 5800 User Manual

Equipment Location

When planning your facilities, the following guidelines must be considered:
Does the allocated space allow for the proper installation of the
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equipment and the performance of operation and maintenance activities?
Are the environmental conditions suitable for reliable operation?
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Is the construction of the floor appropriate for the weight of the
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equipment being installed?
Will the air conditioning maintain adequate temperature and humidity
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conditions for the equipment being installed?
Are the proper electrical facilities available and adequate for the
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equipment being installed?
Will future expansion be necessary or possible?
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To plan your facilities, you must know your system configuration.

Space Requirements

The system rack requires an area that can:
Accommodate the height of the cabinet, which is 78.7 inches, (2 meters).
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Provide a clearance above the rack of 16 inches (400 mm).
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The space requirements of the area surrounding a single cabinet are given in
Figure 2-1. Note that the overall width should be increased by 23.4 inches for
each additional cabinet that is required by your system.
2-2 Planning Your Site