SIST ETS 300 119-2 E1:2006
(Main)Equipment Engineering (EE); European telecommunication standard for equipment practice; Part 2: Engineering requirements for racks and cabinets
General Information
- Abstract
This part of European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) 300 119 details requirements for racks/cabinets which are supplied fully equipped. The racks/cabinets shall be used for housing telecommunication equipment forming part of a public telecommunication network installed either on the public telecommunication operators' sites, or in the premises of operator's customers. Part 1 of this ETS (ETS 300 119-1 [3]) defines the meaning of rack or cabinet in the context of this ETS.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2006
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2006
- Due Date
- 01-Feb-2006
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2006
Overview
SIST ETS 300 119-2 E1:2006 is a European Telecommunication Standard specifying the engineering requirements for racks and cabinets used in housing telecommunication equipment. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and aligned with ETSI guidelines, this standard details requirements for racks and cabinets that are supplied fully equipped and intended for use in public telecommunication networks, either on the operator’s sites or within customer premises. The standard ensures compatibility, safety, and efficient integration of equipment, facilitating reliable operation within the telecommunications infrastructure.
Key Topics
- Coordination Dimensions: Defines standardized heights (up to 2200 mm), widths (150, 300, 600, or 900 mm), and depths (300 or 600 mm) to simplify equipment integration and ensure racks/cabinets fit within typical telecommunication installations.
- Accessibility and Line-up: Specifies that racks and cabinets should be configured to allow easy access for installation and maintenance, and to enable neat alignment in both operator and customer settings.
- External Cable Access: Requires racks and cabinets to support flexible routing of cables from both the top and bottom, accommodating different site requirements and facilitating efficient cable management.
- Heat Dissipation: Establishes requirements for natural convection cooling as the default, with provision for assisted cooling when necessary. Temperature limits for components and touchable surfaces ensure safety and equipment reliability.
- Floor Loading and Structural Loads: Details permissible weight per unit area and point loading for fully equipped racks/cabinets, supporting safe and robust installation in a variety of building types.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Aligns with European directives to ensure equipment housed in racks/cabinets does not adversely affect or is not affected by electromagnetic phenomena.
- Safety and Environmental Considerations: Requirements for temperature rise, packaged dimensions, and compliance with safety and environment-related European norms.
Applications
This standard is crucial for:
- Telecommunications Operators: Provides clear criteria for selecting, installing, and maintaining racks and cabinets in central offices and network nodes, ensuring network integrity and service continuity.
- Service Providers and Installers: Ensures interoperability of equipment from multiple suppliers, simplifies installation planning, and supports safe handling, maintenance, and upgrade activities.
- Equipment Manufacturers: Offers guidance on rack and cabinet design consistent with European best practices, facilitating widespread acceptance and market compatibility.
- Corporate and Enterprise Networks: Supports proper integration of telecommunications hardware in customer data centers and technical rooms, ensuring that such installations meet industry requirements for safety, reliability, and scalability.
By adhering to SIST ETS 300 119-2 E1:2006, organizations ensure that racks and cabinets meet recognized European benchmarks, delivering operational reliability and reducing risks related to equipment damage, overheating, or electromagnetic interference.
Related Standards
- ETS 300 119-1: Introduction and terminology for equipment engineering in telecommunications.
- ETS 300 119-3: Engineering requirements for miscellaneous racks and cabinets.
- ETS 300 119-4: Engineering requirements for subracks in miscellaneous racks and cabinets.
- ETS 300 019: Environmental conditions and tests for telecommunications equipment.
- CEN/CENELEC EN 60 950: Safety of information technology equipment.
- Council Directive 89/336/EEC: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
- IEC 917-2: Modular coordination dimensions for equipment design.
Keywords: telecommunications racks and cabinets, equipment engineering, European Telecommunication Standard, rack dimensions, cooling requirements, cable access, EMC, equipment safety, public telecommunication network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST ETS 300 119-2 E1:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Equipment Engineering (EE); European telecommunication standard for equipment practice; Part 2: Engineering requirements for racks and cabinets". This standard covers: This part of European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) 300 119 details requirements for racks/cabinets which are supplied fully equipped. The racks/cabinets shall be used for housing telecommunication equipment forming part of a public telecommunication network installed either on the public telecommunication operators' sites, or in the premises of operator's customers. Part 1 of this ETS (ETS 300 119-1 [3]) defines the meaning of rack or cabinet in the context of this ETS.
This part of European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) 300 119 details requirements for racks/cabinets which are supplied fully equipped. The racks/cabinets shall be used for housing telecommunication equipment forming part of a public telecommunication network installed either on the public telecommunication operators' sites, or in the premises of operator's customers. Part 1 of this ETS (ETS 300 119-1 [3]) defines the meaning of rack or cabinet in the context of this ETS.
SIST ETS 300 119-2 E1:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.050.01 - Telecommunication terminal equipment in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Equipment Engineering (EE); European telecommunication standard for equipment
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Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 119-2 Edition 1
ICS:
33.050.01 Telekomunikacijska Telecommunication terminal
terminalska oprema na equipment in general
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN ETS 300 119-2
TELECOMMUNICATION January 1994
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-EE Reference: DE/EE-3001.2
ICS: 33.080
Equipment, racks, cabinets
Key words:
Equipment Engineering (EE);
European telecommunication standard for equipment practice
Part 2: Engineering requirements for racks and cabinets
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
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Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and the
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© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1994. All rights reserved.
New presentation - see History box
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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.
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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Coordination dimensions for racks/cabinets .7
3.1 Height.7
3.2 Width.8
3.3 Depth .8
4 Accessibility and line-up of racks/cabinets.8
5 External cable access .8
6 Heat dissipation.8
6.1 Rack/cabinet heat management.8
6.2 Component temperature.9
6.3 Room thermal planning.9
7 Floor loading.9
7.1 Weight per unit area of fully equipped rack/cabinet.9
7.2 Weight per unit area of cable support structure and cabling .9
7.3 Point loading .9
8 Structural load on a rack/cabinet.9
8.1 Static load .9
8.2 Dynamic load .9
9 Temperatures limits.10
9.1 Temperature of touchable parts.10
9.2 Temperature of issuing air.10
10 Dimensions of packaged rack/cabinet .10
11 Electromagnetic compatibility and electrostatic discharge requirements.10
Annex A (informative): Illustrative figures.11
Annex B (informative): IEC Sub Committee 48D publication.14
History.15
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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Equipment Engineering (EE)
Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This ETS is part 2 of a 4 part ETS, aimed at setting out on a common basis, the installation engineering
requirements for telecommunication practice, housing equipment forming part of a public
telecommunications network. Part 1 is a general introduction, and explains the terminology used. This part,
Part 2, specifies the engineering requirements for racks and cabinets and Part 3 the engineering
requirements for miscellaneous racks and cabinets. Part 4 covers engineering requirements for subracks in
miscellaneous racks and cabinets.
This ETS applies to all telecommunication equipment forming part of public telecommunications network.
The requirements for racks which this part lays down are based on the work of IEC Sub Committee 48D (see
Annex B).
Illustrative figures are contained in Annex A.
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1 Scope
This part of European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) 300 119 details requirements for racks/cabinets
which are supplied fully equipped. The racks/cabinets shall be used for housing telecommunication
equipment forming part of a public telecommunication network installed either on the public
telecommunication operators' sites, or in the premises of operator's customers.
Part 1 of this ETS (ETS 300 119-1 [3]) defines the meaning of rack or cabinet in the context of this ETS.
2 Normative references
This ETS incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative
references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated
references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this ETS only when
incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies.
[1] CEN/CENELEC EN 60 950 (1988): "Safety of information technology
equipment, including electrical business equipment".
[2] Council Directive 89/336/EEC: "Approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility".
[3] ETS 300 119-1: "Equipment Engineering (EE); European
telecommunication standard for equipment practice Part 1: Introduction
and terminology".
[4] ETS 300 119-3: "Equipment Engineering (EE); European
telecommunication standard for equipment practice Part 3: Engineering
requirements for miscellaneous racks and cabinets".
[5] ETS 300 119-4: "Equipment Engineering (EE); European
telecommunication standard for equipment practice Part 4: Engineering
requirements for subracks in miscellaneous racks/cabinets.
[6] ETS 300 019: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment".
3 Coordination dimensions for racks/cabinets
3.1 Height
The height dimen
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