Site Requirements - Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Hardware Installation Manual
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Site Requirements
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
• Make sure power-supply modules and fan modules are securely inserted in the chassis before moving
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted. For more information, see
• For copper connections on Ethernet ports, cable lengths from the switch to connected devices can be up
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is installed in a closed or
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent. For more information, see Humidity.
• Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet. For more information, see Altitude.
• Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can draw dust and other particles causing
For more information on choosing a location for the switch installation, see
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Site Requirements
Planning a proper location for the switch and layout of the equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for
successful system operation. These sections describe some of the basic site requirements that you should be
aware of as you prepare to install your switch, including the following:
• Environmental factors can adversely affect the performance and longevity of your system.
• Install the switch in an enclosed, secure area, ensuring that only qualified personnel have access to the
• Equipment that is placed too closely together or that is inadequately ventilated may cause system
• Poor equipment placement can make chassis panels inaccessible and difficult to maintain.
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• Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
• Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
• AC power cord can reach from the AC power outlet to the connector on the switch rear panel.
• The SFP/SFP+ module minimum bend radius and connector length is met. See the SFP/SFP+ module
documentation for more information.
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
the switch.
to 328 feet (100 meters).
multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature. For more
information, see Temperature.
contaminant buildup inside the chassis, which can result in system malfunction. You must install this
equipment in an environment as free from dust and foreign conductive material (such as metal flakes
from construction activities) as is possible. For more information, see
The illustrations used in this section shows a C9200L switch. The C9200 switch installation is similar
to C9200L, follow the same steps for installing C9200 switches.
switch and control of the environment.
over-temperature conditions, leading to premature component failure.
Preparing for Installation
Air
Flow.
Air Quality
and Corrosion.
Site
Requirements.
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