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2-4 Site preparation
Site layout
Supervisor location
Printer location
Static electricity precautions
553-4011-110 Standard 1.0 November 1994
Each site has different restrictions and requirements for the layout of the
hardware. This section identifies some of the factors to take into account
when laying out the NAC site.
Consider the following factors when planning your site. The exact details
for your site's layout depend entirely on your specific requirements and
restrictions. You may choose to discuss these and other factors with your
distributor or Northern Telecom representative before installing the
hardware.
Network supervisors who must use common resources (such as catalogues
or inventory listings) should be placed close to the resources they require.
Locate the printers in conveniently accessible areas so that the network
supervisors can obtain their reports. You may consider placing one printer
near the network administrator and another printer near the NAC 2.
Remember that the maximum range for the printer cable is 15 meters (50
feet). Use self-powering, limited distance modems to extend this range, if
necessary. Refer to the "Peripheral devices" chapter, "Limited distance
modems" section for more information.
Ensure that the appropriate precautions are taken against the discharge of
static electricity. Static electricity can seriously affect any computerized
system.
NOTICE
RS-232 cables that directly connect
peripherals to the NAC 2 must not exceed
15 meters (50 feet).
This length is based on an EIA RS-232C standard.
Peripherals can be farther away if limited-distance
self-powered (own power supply), or dial-up
modems are used.
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