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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Requirements
2.1.4.3 Installation and Replacement Suggestions
The following are recommended installation and replacement practices for the Cisco 6260 system cards
and modules.
Caution
Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can disrupt system operation.
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Do not force the line card into its slot. This action can damage the pins on the backplane if they are
not aligned properly with the card.
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Ensure that the card is straight and not at an angle when you install the card in the slot. Installing
the card at an angle can damage the card. Use the guide rails to install the card correctly.
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Fully depress the ejector tabs to ensure that the card connector mates with the backplane correctly.
Firmly seat the card in the slot by locking the card.
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Ensure that the I/O module is straight and parallel to the top of the chassis when you attach the
module to the chassis. The pins on the connectors can be damaged if the module is not
installed correctly.
2.2 Site Requirements
This section describes requirements for the site at which the Cisco 6260 system is to be installed. Before
you install the Cisco 6260 system, ensure that all the criteria in this section are met. The section
describes the following:
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Environmental Requirements, page 2-11
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Power Requirements, page 2-14
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Rack-Mounting Requirements, page 2-15
2.2.1 Environmental Requirements
Proper operation of the Cisco 6260 system depends on a proper environment. Before you install the
Cisco 6260 system, ensure that all the criteria in this section are met. This section describes the following
environmental requirements:
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Temperature, Altitude, and Humidity, page 2-12
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Ventilation, page 2-12
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Space, page 2-13