Setting Up The Wiring Closet - Extreme Networks ExtremeRouting SLX 9740 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for the Installation
The organizations who are the authorities on electrical codes are listed in the table Authorities on
Electrical codes below.
Table 11: Authorities on Electrical Codes
Organization
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification (USA only)
Recognized authority on safe electrical wiring. Federal,
state, and local governments use NEC standards to
establish their own laws, ordinances, and codes on
wiring specifications. The NEC classification is published
by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Underwriters' Laboratory (UL)
Independent research and testing laboratory. UL
evaluates the performance and capability of electrical
wiring and equipment to determine whether they meet
certain safety standards when properly used.
Acceptance is usually indicated by the words "UL
Approved" or "UL Listed."
National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
(USA only)
Organization of electrical product manufacturers.
Members develop consensus standards for cables,
wiring, and electrical components.
Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
Trade association that develops technical standards,
disseminates marketing data, and maintains contact
with government agencies in matters relating to the
electronics industry.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (USA only)
Commission that regulates all interstate and foreign
electrical communication systems that originate in the
United States according to the Communications Act
of1934. The FCC regulates all U.S. telephone and cable
systems.

Setting up the Wiring Closet

Be aware of the following recommendations for your wiring closet:
•
Make sure that your system is easily accessible for installation and service. See
and Recommendations
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Use appropriate AC or DC power, power distribution, and grounding for your specific installation.
•
Use a vinyl floor covering in your wiring closet. (Concrete floors accumulate dust, and carpets can
cause static electricity.)
•
Prevent unauthorized access to wiring closets by providing door locks. Install the equipment in a
secured, enclosed, and restricted access location, ensuring that only qualified service personnel have
access to the equipment.
•
Provide adequate overhead lighting for easy maintenance.
on page 25 for more information.
ExtremeRouting SLX 9740 Hardware Installation Guide
Setting up the Wiring Closet
Address Web Site URL
NFPA www.nfpa.org/
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169
USA
UL www.ul.com
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
USA
NEMA www.nema.org
1300 N. 17th Street
Rosslyn, VA 22209
USA
ECIA www.ecianow.org
111 Alderman Drive
Suite 400
Alpharetta, GA 30005
USA
FCC www.fcc.gov
445 12th Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20554
USA
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