CHAPTER 3
Preparing Your Site for Installation 23
Prerequisites and Preparation 23
Site Planning Checklist 24
Safety Guidelines 24
Safety Warnings 25
Safety Recommendations 25
Compliance Requirements 25
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS 26
Standard Warning Statements 27
General Safety Warnings 28
Site Planning 31
General Precautions 31
Site Selection Guidelines 31
Site Environmental Requirements 31
Physical Characteristics 32
Site Power Guidelines 33
Electrical Circuit Requirements 34
Site Cabling Guidelines 35
Console Port Connections 35
USB Serial Console 36
Interference Considerations 36
Electromagnetic Interference 36
Radio Frequency Interference 37
Lightning and AC Power Fault Interference 37
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 37
Precautions for Rack-Mounting 38
General Rack-Selection Guidelines 38
Guidelines for 23-in. (Telco) Racks 39
Equipment Rack Guidelines 39
Locating for Safety 39
Locating for Easy Maintenance 39
Locating for Proper Airflow 40
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 40
Electrical Safety 41
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