3com 2500 Quick Setup Guide

You took careful steps to plan and prepare your site 
for new or additional CoreBuilder

™

 2500 systems. 

For your reference, this appendix summarizes the 
criteria your site should meet for the CoreBuilder 
2500 system to operate safely and effectively. 

The topics covered in this appendix include:

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General safety requirements

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Wiring closet recommendations

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Distribution rack requirements, if applicable

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Sources for building and electrical codes

For safe operation, your site must meet these 
general safety requirements:

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All environmental requirements listed in Appendix 
A and in the next section. Pay special attention to 
temperature and humidity.

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All building and electrical codes for your city and 
country, as described on page C-4 in 

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All grounding requirements listed in the next 
two sections.

The cabling system plan used at your facility 
probably covers most wiring closet concerns. 3Com 
also recommends that you check these items:

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Verify that your wiring closet meets all 
requirements mentioned in your facility

 cabling 

plan.

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Verify that your wiring closet and your facility 
meet all state, local, and country building and 
wiring codes.

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Be sure that your system is easily

 accessible for 

installation and service.

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Provide adequate overhead lighting for easy 
maintenance.

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Be sure that all wiring closet doors have locks to 
prevent unauthorized access.

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Assign wiring closet identification numbers using 
architectural location codes or some type of 
floor-grid matrix.

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Select a vinyl floor covering for your wiring 
closet. Concrete floors accumulate dust; carpets 
can cause static electricity.