Title: Install equipment.
Course: Cybersecurity Systems Technology, Advanced (10109-IV) > Section: Applying Industry Standards, Practices, and Network Theory

Installation of equipment should be in an appropriate location, include configuration, and should use best practices. Installation should include the following:

- Intermediate distribution frame
- Main distribution frame
- Cable management
  - Patch panels

- Power management
  - Power converters
  - Circuits
  - UPS
  - Inverters
  - Power redundancy

- Device placement
- Air flow
- Cable trays
- Rack systems
  - Server rail racks
  - Two-post racks
  - Four-post racks
  - Free-standing racks

- Labeling
  - Port labeling
  - System labeling
  - Circuit labeling
  - Naming conventions
  - Patch panel labeling

- Rack monitoring
- Rack security

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is labeling and documenting an important activity when installing equipment?
- Why is device placement important when planning an installation?