Installation guide

Site Preparation
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Figure 38: 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
● Cable Labeling and Record Keeping
● Installing Cable
● RJ-45 Connector Jackets
● Radio Frequency Interference
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
Cable Labeling and Record Keeping
A reliable cable labeling system is essential when planning and installing a network. Maintaining
accurate records helps you to:
● Relocate devices easily.
● Make changes quickly.
● Isolate faults in the distribution system.
● Locate the opposite end of any cable.
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