When choosing a suitable outdoor telecom cabinet, the following key factors should be considered:
Environmental adaptation
Climate conditions: In high temperature environments, cabinets with efficient cooling systems such as large-sized cooling fans and fins should be selected; In cold regions, a good insulation layer is required to maintain equipment temperature; In humid or coastal areas, it is recommended to choose cabinets made of stainless steel or with high-quality anti-corrosion coatings and excellent sealing performance.
Geographical environment: In areas with high dust and sandstorms, the cabinet protection level should be high, at least IP56; In open and windy areas, the cabinet should have a sturdy structure, low center of gravity, and strong wind resistance, and may require additional fixing devices.
performance requirement
Protection level: IP54 is generally sufficient for general scenarios, but in harsh environments such as mines and construction sites, it is recommended to have IP65 or higher to ensure dust and water resistance.
Heat dissipation capability: Calculate the heat dissipation requirement based on the total heat generation of the device. In the case of multiple high heat load devices, liquid cooled or air-conditioned cabinets may be required; In general, natural heat dissipation combined with fan assisted heat dissipation is sufficient.
Electrical performance: It should have good lightning protection, grounding, and electromagnetic shielding performance, equipped with high-quality lightning arresters and grounding systems to ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment.
Other considerations
Capacity and Space: Based on the current and future number and size of devices, select cabinets with ample internal space, flexible layout, adjustable installation brackets, and sufficient cable management space.
Cost: Taking into account procurement costs, installation costs, long-term operation and maintenance costs, energy consumption costs, etc., balance quality and price, and choose products with high cost-effectiveness.
