Securing The Rack; Evaluating And Meeting Cable Requirements; Labeling Cables And Keeping Accurate Records - Extreme Networks 8720 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for the Installation

Securing the Rack

The rack should be attached to the wiring closet floor with 9.5 mm (3/8 in) lag screws or
equivalent hardware. The floor under the rack should be level within 5 mm (3/16 in). Use
a floor-leveling cement compound if necessary or bolt the racks to the floor as shown.
Figure 5: Properly Secured Rack
Brace open equipment racks if the channel thickness is less than 6.4 mm (1/4 in).

Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements

Use professional consultants for site planning and cabling.
Extreme Networks recommends using the Building Industry Consulting Service
International (BICSI) Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), which
is globally recognized as a standard in site planning and cabling.
For information, visit www.bicsi.org.

Labeling Cables and Keeping Accurate Records

A reliable cable labeling system is essential when planning and installing a network.
Keeping accurate records helps you to:
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Relocate devices easily.
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Make changes quickly.
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Isolate faults in the distribution system.
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Locate the opposite end of any cable.
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Know the types of network devices that your cabling infrastructure can support.
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