Chapter 3

3.1 Equipment Frame Nomenclature

＃ This section covers all the types of frames that may be installed in lineups in equipment areas of
network facilities including equipment frames, Distributing and Interconnecting Frames (DFs and
IFs), and dc power plant equipment.
＃ The conventional nomenclature for overall dimensions of equipment frames.

3.2 Equipment Frame Floor Mounting

＃ As a minimum, the floor anchoring method shall withstand the overturning load of
a 445 N (100.0 lbf) applied at the top of the frame in any horizontal direction.
＃ Means to level and plumb the frames and to compensate for variation in floor
flatness, such as wedges, shims, or leveling screws, shall be part of, or available for,
the frame.

3.3 Equipment Frame Junctioning

＃ Junctioning is the physical and structural connection of adjacent
framework in an equipment lineup.
＃ Frames shall have provisions for junctioning to adjacent (i.e.,
side-to-side or back-to-back) frames.
3.4 Equipment Frame Dimensions
＃ Suppliers shall provide scaled dimensional drawings of frames. At a minimum, drawings shall show
overall dimensions, equipment chassis and base mounting details, junctioning locations and details,
and cable rack/top support interface. Drawings shall be included in the NEBSTM testing report.

3.4.1 Equipment Frame Dimensions—Open-Style Racks

＃ Many equipment areas use open-style racks to support equipment chassis or shelves. These racks
are very common in transport and common systems areas of network facilities.
＃ A number of common rack dimensions are used and standards such as EIA-310-D, Cabinets, Racks,
Panels, and Associated Equipment, address the detail engineering of these products.
＃ Open-style racks should not be used for products deeper than 610 mm (24 in) even when base
extenders are used.

3.4.2 Equipment Frame Dimensions—Other Rack Styles

＃ Regardless of the construction details, these frameworks are usually provided in depths greater than
nominal 300 mm (12 in) and are able to support deeper chassis than traditional open-style racks.
＃ The engineering and performance of these products are detailed in ATIS-0600336.2009, Engineering
Requirements for a Universal Telecom Framework.

3.4.3 Equipment Frame Dimensions—Shipping

＃ Any frame, when packaged for transit and accompanied or supported by the usual handling
facilities, shall fit through typical equipment entrances 1219 mm (4 ft) wide and 2438 mm (8 ft) high.
3.4.4 Equipment Frame End Guards
＃ The minimum aisle spacings must be maintained when the end guards are added to an equipment
lineup.

3.4.5 Equipment Frame Dimensions—Special Cases

＃ Frames may exceed the objective dimensions for width, depth, and height. Such frames will be placed in
a special lineup where the minimum maintenance and wiring aisles can be maintained and the interface
with the cable rack can be engineered.

3.5 Equipment Frame Cable Management Provisions

＃ All framework shall provide access to permit cabling from top or bottom.

3.5.1 Equipment Frame Interface With Cable Rack

＃ To permit this insertion or removal, a minimum clearance of 10 mm (0.39 in), except for spacers.
＃ Framework top cross-member should provide the following fastenings: a minimum of two 13 mm (0.51
in) diameter holes (with room for a nut) or two M10 (or 3/8–16) tap-through holes (with at least four full
threads). The holes shall be located on the longitudinal center line and 121 mm (4.75 in) to either side of
the front-to-back center line of the framework top.