3com 2500 Quick Setup Guide

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EQUIREMENTS

 

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AFETY

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ODES

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Use a rack that supports approximately 600 lb 
(272 kg).

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Use a rack that has adequate electrical 
grounding, for instance, with a distribution rack 
grounding kit.

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Verify that the floor under the rack is level 
within 

3

/

16

 inch (5 millimeters). Use a 

floor-leveling cement compound if necessary or 
bolt the racks to the floor. 

■

Attach the rack to the wiring closet floor with 

3

/

8

 inch (9.5 millimeters) lag screws or equivalent 

hardware. 

■

Brace open distribution racks if the channel 
thickness is less than 

1

/

4

 inch (6.4 millimeters).

Figure C-2   Recommended Rack Styles

Follow all appropriate building codes and 
authorities on electrical codes when planning your 
site and installing your cable for the CoreBuilder 
2500 system.

Specific building and electrical codes vary depending 
on your location. The following lists are provided as 
resources to help you find additional information. 

Major building codes:

■

Uniform Building Code

International Conference of Building Officials 
(ICBO)
5360 South Workman Mill Road
Whittier CA 90601

■

BOCA Basic Building Code

Building Officials and Code Administrators
(BOCA) International, Inc.
4051 West Flossmoor Road
Country Club Hills IL 60478

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Standard Building Code (SBC)

Southern Building Code Congress International, 
Inc.
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham AL 35213