Chapter 2
Preparing for Installation
Site Planning Checklist
Table 2-5
appendix.
Table 2-5
Safety
When you install the Cisco 10008 router, observe all of the following caution and warning statements.
For warning translations, refer to the
Series
The following guidelines will help ensure your safety and protect the equipment. However, these
guidelines may not cover all potentially hazardous situations you may encounter during system
installation, so be alert.
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is provided to help you perform and account for all the site planning tasks presented in this
Site Planning Checklist
Site Planning Requirements
The site meets the environmental requirements
2-2).
The site's air conditioning system can compensate for the heat dissipation of the Cisco 10000
series
(Heat Dissipation, page
The floor space that the Cisco 10000 series router occupies can support the weight of the
system
(Floor Loading Considerations, page
Electrical service to the site complies with the requirements
Requirements, page
The electrical circuit servicing the Cisco 10000 series router complies with the requirements
(Electrical Circuit Requirements, page
Consideration has been given to the console port wiring, and limitations of the cabling
involved, according to TIA/EIA-232F
The Cisco 10008 router Ethernet cabling distances are within limitations
Connections, page
2-6).
The Cisco 10008 router fiber optic cable distances are within limitations
Considerations, page
Interference Considerations, page 2-7
consulted if necessary.
The equipment rack in which you plan to install the Cisco 10000 series router complies with
requirements
(Rack Selection Guidelines, page
Careful consideration has be given to safety, ease of maintenance, and proper airflow in
selecting the location of the rack
Routers.
The installation of your Cisco 10008 router must comply with national and local electrical codes. In
the United States, this means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States
National Electrical Code. In Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, part I, CC22.1. In other countries,
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364, part 1 through part 7.
Review the safety warnings listed in the
Cisco 10000 Series Routers
the product.
2-2).
2-3).
2-4).
2-4).
(Asynchronous Terminal Connections, page
2-7).
have been studied, and an EMI/RFI expert has been
(Rack Placement Guidelines, page
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 10000
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
document, before installing, configuring, or performing maintenance on
Cisco 10008 Router Hardware Installation Guide
(Site Environmental Requirements, page
(Electrical Service
(Ethernet
(Interference
2-8).
2-9).
Safety
2-6).
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