Securing The Rack; Evaluating And Meeting Cable Requirements; Cabling Standards - Extreme Networks Summit X150 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Site Preparation

Securing the Rack

The rack should be attached to the wiring closet floor with 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) lag screws or equivalent
hardware. The floor under the rack should be level within 3/16-inch (5 mm). Use a floor-leveling
cement compound if necessary or bolt the racks to the floor as shown in
Figure 65: Properly Secured Rack
Brace open equipment racks if the channel thickness is less than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).

Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements

This section addresses requirements for the cable you should use when installing your network
equipment. It includes:

Cabling Standards

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Cable Labeling and Record Keeping
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Installing Cable
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RJ-45 Connector Jackets
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Radio Frequency Interference
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Cabling Standards
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, go to:
http://www.bicsi.org
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