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4 FAQs about Configuration Scheme for 47U Industrial Cabinets in Communication Equipment Rooms

How many cabinets can be installed in a single comms room?

Where more than 1 cabinet is installed in a single comms room the cabinets can be joined together at the side to form a row. There should always be 1 metre of clear space around each side and to the rear of each rack, or row of racks to allow for people and installation/maintenance of equipment.

How do I set up the entrance telecommunications room?

Coordinate location of power raceways and receptacles with locations of communications equipment requiring electrical power to operate. The Entrance Telecommunications Room must be equipped with two (2) 19” aluminum relay racks which are anchored to the floor and are supported from the wall with a 12” ladder tray.

How high should a comms cabinet be mounted?

The cabinet must not be mounted with the top of the cabinet at a point higher than 2.1m above floor height. Each cabinet within the comms room shall be provided with two dedicated 16A BS4343/IEC309 outlets. These need to be of the switched/interlocked type and provided with a suitable plug for each piece of equipment installed.

How much light do you need for a telecommunications room?

LIGHTING: All telecommunications rooms must be 500 lux (50-foot candles) at a distance of three feet (3') above the finished floor. This lighting must be achieved using long lasting fluorescent lamps. Ceiling lights must be fused on a separate breaker and be provided with a switch located immediately inside the access door to each room.

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