Environmental factors should be
considered when maintaining or creating a network. Computers and
networking devices can easily be affected by extreme situations, such
as temperature, moisture, vibrations, and electrical interference. If
exposed to these situations, computers and networking devices may act
irregularly and may sometimes fail.
Room conditions should be at normal humidity and
temperature to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and overheating. Fluorescent lighting,
space heaters, televisions, radios, and other electrical devices may
contribute to electromagnetic interference (EMI), especially when
copper cabling is the primary networking medium. Often cooler and
darker places, such as a basement, are an ideal area to store computer
equipment.
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