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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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C O N T E N T S
Preface
vii
Audience
vii
Organization
vii
Conventions
viii
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
ix
Related Documentation
xiv
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
xv
C H A P T E R
1
Product Overview
1-1
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S)
1-1
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S)
1-7
C H A P T E R
2
Preparing for Installation
2-1
Safety
2-1
Site Requirements
2-3
Temperature and Air Circulation
2-3
Humidity
2-4
Altitude
2-4
Dust and Contamination
2-4
Corrosion
2-5
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference
2-5
Shock and Vibration
2-5
System Grounding
2-6
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
2-7
Power Requirements
2-9
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
2-10
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems
2-10
Cabling Requirements
2-11
Site Preparation Checklist
2-11