After examining your physical site and verifying that all environment requirements are met, evaluate
and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of the Extreme Networks equipment to
determine if you need to install new cables.
3. Meeting power requirements.
To run your equipment safely, you must meet the specific power requirements for each switch and
external power supply unit installed in the system.
For power specifications of the switches, see the specific switch listings in "Technical Specifications."
Operating Environment Requirements
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 network, it is important that you develop a thorough
understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.
Meeting Building and Electrical Codes
Building and electrical codes vary depending on your location. Comply with all code specifications
when planning your site and installing cable. This section lists resources for obtaining additional
information.
For information about major building codes, consult the following organization:
International Code Council (ICC)
5203 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041 USA
The organizations listed in
are authorities on electrical codes.
Table 15: Authorities on Electrical Codes
Organization
Address
Web Site URL
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification (USA only)
Recognized authority on safe electrical wiring. Federal,
state, and local governments use NEC standards to
establish their own laws, ordinances, and codes on
wiring specifications. The NEC classification is published
by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169
USA
Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL)
Independent research and testing laboratory. UL
evaluates the performance and capability of electrical
wiring and equipment to determine whether they meet
certain safety standards when properly used.
Acceptance is usually indicated by the words “UL
Approved” or “UL Listed.”
UL
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
USA
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