Site Planning Checklist
Use the following checklist to carry out all site planning tasks:
• The site meets environmental requirements.
• The site’s air conditioning system can compensate for the heat dissipation of the chassis.
• The floor space that the chassis occupies can support the weight of the system.
• Electrical service to the site complies with the safety with electricity requirements.
• The electrical circuit servicing the chassis complies with the power supply requirements.
• Console port wiring and cabling limitations have been considered in accordance to TIA/EIA-232F.
• The chassis Ethernet cabling distances are within prescribed limits.
• The equipment rack where the chassis is to be installed complies with prescribed requirements.
• When selecting rack location, safety, ease of maintenance, and proper airflow requirements have been
considered.
Site Power Guidelines
The chassis has specific power and electrical wiring requirements. Adhering to these requirements ensures
reliable operation of the system. Follow these precautions and recommendations when planning your site
power for the chassis:
• The redundant power option provides a second, identical power supply to ensure uninterrupted power
supply.
• Connect each power supply to a separate input power source. Otherwise, it results in total power failure
to the system due to a fault in the external wiring or a tripped circuit breaker.
• To prevent loss of input power, ensure that the maximum load on each circuit is within the current ratings
of the wiring and the breakers.
• Check the power at your site before installation, and periodically after installation, to ensure that you are
receiving clean power. If necessary, install a power conditioner.
• Provide proper grounding to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment due to power surges or
lightning striking power lines. The chassis ground must be attached to a central office or other interior
ground system.
This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection to be provided as part of the building installation.
Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
Caution
Cisco NCS 540 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Prepare for Installation
Site Planning Checklist
