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
- 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?