Installing the express hub, Requirements, Chapter 2 – Intel Express 100BASE-T4 User Manual

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Installing the
Express Hub

Requirements

Rack installation

Standard 19-in. (48.26 cm.) EIA equipment rack

requirements

1.5 EIA rack-mount spaces available for each
hub

Table and shelf

Approximately 13.25-in. (33.66 cm.) by 19.25-in.

installation requirements

(48.90 cm.) area on a level tabletop or shelf

Support for at least 10 lbs. (4.5 kg.) per hub with
filler panels installed in expansion and media
adapter slots

Support for at least 12.3 lbs. (5.6 kg.) per hub
with an NMM and an uplink module installed

Temperature

Ambient temperature between 5° C and 40° C
(41° F and 104° F)

No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight,
warm air exhausts, or heaters

Humidity

Between 5% and 85%, noncondensing

Ventilation

Minimum 2 in. (5.08 cm.) on all sides for cooling
and adequate airflow in room or wiring closet

Operating conditions

At least 6 ft. (1.83 m.) from nearest source of
electromagnetic noise (such as a photocopier)

Service access

Minimum 12 in. (30.48 cm.) front and rear for
AC disconnect, service access and maintenance
access

Front and rear clearance for cables and wiring
hardware such as punchdown blocks

Wiring hardware

Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or
patch panels, in place before installing the hub

Power

Adequate power source within 6 ft. (1.83 m.)

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