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Table 23: Site Preparation Checklist (continued)
Date Performed by For More Information Item or Task
Acquire cables and connectors:
•
Determine the number of cables needed
based on your planned configuration.
•
Review the maximum distance allowed
for each cable. Choose the length of the
cable based on the distance between the
hardware components being connected.
Plan the cable routing and management.
EX4650 Site Guidelines and Requirements
IN THIS SECTION
Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX4650 Switches | 58
General Site Guidelines | 60
Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines | 60
Rack Requirements for EX4650 Switches | 61
Cabinet Requirements for EX4650 Switches | 62
Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for EX4650 Switches | 63
Environmental Requirements and Specifications for EX4650 Switches
The switch must be installed in a rack or cabinet. It must be housed in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and
temperature-controlled environment.
Follow these environmental guidelines:
•
The site must be as dust-free as possible, because dust can clog air intake vents and filters, reducing the
efficiency of the switch cooling system.
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