Extreme 3802 Hardware Manual

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Extreme Networks Consolidated Hardware Guide

Planning Your Site

To install your equipment successfully, you should plan your site carefully. The site planning process 
has three major steps:

Your physical installation site must meet several requirements for a safe and successful installation:

Building and electrical code requirements

Environmental, safety, and thermal requirements for the equipment you plan to install

Distribution rack requirements

After examining your physical site and ensuring all environment requirements are met, you should 
evaluate and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of the Extreme Networks 
equipment to determine if you need to install new cables (or cabling).

To run your equipment safely, you must meet the specific power requirements for the Extreme 
Networks equipment that you plan to install.

Meeting Site Requirements

This section addresses the various requirements to consider when preparing your installation site, 
including:

You need to verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements. 

Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During the early 
planning stages of installing or modifying your LAN, it is important that you develop a thorough 
understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry. 

Building and electrical codes vary depending on your location. Comply with all code specifications 
when planning your site and installing cable. The following sections are provided as a resource to 
obtain additional information.