Operating Environment Requirements; Meet Building And Electrical Codes - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching 5320 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Operating Environment Requirements

After examining your physical site and verifying that all environment requirements are met, evaluate
and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of the Extreme Networks equipment to
determine if you need to install new cables.
3. Meeting power requirements.
To run your equipment safely, you must meet the specific power requirements for each switch and
external power supply unit installed in the system.
For power specifications of the switches, see the specific switch listings in "Technical Specifications."

Operating Environment Requirements

Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.
Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During the early
planning stages of installing or modifying your network, it is important that you develop a thorough
understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.

Meet Building and Electrical Codes

Building and electrical codes vary depending on your location. Comply with all code specifications
when planning your site and installing cable. This section lists resources for obtaining additional
information.
For information about major building codes, consult the following organization:
International Code Council (ICC)
5203 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041 USA
www.iccsafe.org
The organizations listed in
Table 4: 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."
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Table 4 are authorities on electrical codes.
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
Site Preparation