The shipping package for the router is engineered to reduce the chances of product damage associated with
routine material handling experienced during shipment:
• Router should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position.
• Keep the router in the shipping container until you have determined the installation site.
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If an item appears damaged, contact a Cisco customer service
representative immediately.
Note
Site Planning Checklist
Use the following checklist to perform and account for all the site-planning tasks described in this chapter:
• The site air conditioning system can compensate for the heat dissipation of the router.
• Electrical service to the site complies with the requirements.
• The electrical circuit servicing the router complies with the requirements.
• Consideration has been given to console port wiring and limitations of the cabling involved, according
to TIA/EIA-232F.
• The Ethernet cabling distances are within limitations.
• The equipment rack in which you plan to install the router chassis complies with requirements. Careful
consideration has be given to safety, ease of maintenance, and proper airflow in selecting the location
of the rack.
Safety Guidelines
Before you begin the installation or replacement procedure, review the safety guidelines in this section to
avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
This section contains guidelines, and do not include every potentially hazardous situation. When you install
a router, always use common sense and caution.
Note
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might harm
you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Before you install, configure, or perform maintenance on the router, review the documentation for the procedure
you are about to perform, paying special attention to the safety warnings.
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Preparing Your Site for Installation
Site Planning Checklist