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Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Preparing to Install
Planning a proper location for the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch and the proper layout of your
equipment rack is essential for successful system operation. This chapter describes how to prepare your
site for switch installation and includes the following sections:
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Safety, page 2-1
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Site Requirements, page 2-1
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Power Requirements, page 2-6
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Site Preparation Checklist, page 2-6
Safety
Safety warnings appear throughout this document in procedures that may harm you if performed
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The following warnings are general
warnings that are applicable to the entire guide.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Site Requirements
This section describes the site requirements and includes the following topics:
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Temperature, page 2-2
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Humidity, page 2-2
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Altitude, page 2-3
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Dust and Particles, page 2-3
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Corrosion, page 2-3