| Publisher | IT Enclosures, Inc. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | HTML | Date added | 16 Mar 2004 |
| Topics | Storage Management | ||
| Downloads | 16 | ||
Wiring the world for the internet age is turning out to be big business. But the new iron that powers this distributed computing machine has to be installed in a physically challenging environment. Ambient temperatures fluctuate over a wide expanse, occasionally the earth moves, and sometimes components catch on fire. Burning up a complete system to prove that it will behave well under fire conditions may seem extreme and contrary to the component approach taken by other fire control standards, but proponents argue that it is warranted by the risk to the extremely expensive installed equipment base in central offices. The main premise of the fire test is that systems must behave well when one of their constituent circuit pack assemblies bursts into flame and is consumed. Essentially, the test judges the ability of the rest of the enclosure and components to contain the fire and self-extinguish in a manner not harmful to the central office. It is appropriate to look at GR-63-CORE as going beyond other fire control standards, like UL 1950, because it also requires use of fire-resistant materials, components, wiring and cables.
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