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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Preparation Checklist
Table 2-2
Site Planning Checklist
Task No.
Planning Activity
Verified By Time
Date
1
Space evaluation:
•
Space and layout
•
Floor covering
•
Impact and vibration
•
Lighting
•
Maintenance access
2
Environmental evaluation:
•
Ambient temperature
•
Humidity
•
Altitude
•
Atmospheric contamination
•
Airflow
3
Power evaluation:
•
Input power type
•
Power receptacles (depends on power supply)
1
•
Receptacle proximity to the equipment
•
Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
power supplies
•
Proper gauge wire and lugs
1.
Verify that each power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source or DC source circuit.
4
Grounding evaluation:
•
Circuit breaker size
•
CO ground
5
Cable and interface equipment evaluation:
•
Cable type
•
Connector type
•
Cable distance limitations
•
Interface equipment (transceivers)
6
EMI evaluation:
•
Distance limitations for signaling
•
Site wiring
•
RFI levels