The Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller are designed to meet the industry EMC, safety, and
environmental standards described in the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information - Cisco Catalyst
9800-80 Wireless Controller
document.
Site Environmental Requirements
Environmental monitoring protects the system and components from damage caused by excessive voltage
and temperature conditions. To ensure normal operation and avoid unnecessary maintenance, plan and prepare
your site configuration before installation. After installation, make sure the site maintains the environmental
characteristics, as shown in the following table.
Table 8: Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller Environmental Tolerance
Maximum
Minimum
Environmental Characteristic
104° F (40° C)
(40° C up to 10,000 feet)
32° F (0° C)
Operating temperature (nominal)
122° F (50° C)
32° F (0° C)
Operating temperature (short term)
158° F (70° C)
–4° F (–20° C)
Storage temperature
90%
10%
Operative humidity (nominal)
(relative humidity)
90%
5%
Operative humidity (short term)
95%
5%
Storage humidity (relative
humidity)
6,000 feet (1829 meters)
–500 feet (–152.4 meters)
Altitude, operating: over allowable
temperature range (0° to 50° C)
50,000 feet (15240 meters)
–1000 feet (–304.8 meters)
Altitude, nonoperating: over
allowable temperature range
158° F (70° C)
–13° F (–25° C)
Thermal shock nonoperating with
change over time of 3 minutes
122° F (50° C)
32° F (0° C)
Thermal Shock - Operating at 2.5°
C per minute
Physical Characteristics
Be familiar with the physical characteristics of the Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller to assist you
in placing the system at a proper location.
For information regarding rack widths supported for the controller, see the following sections:
•
General Rack-Selection Guidelines
•
Guidelines for 23-in. (Telco) Racks
Note
Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller Hardware Installation Guide
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Preparing Your Site for Installation
Site Environmental Requirements