Cisco Systems ME 6500 manual Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation

Site Preparation Checklist

Table 2-2 Site Planning Checklist

Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date

1Space evaluation:

•Space and layout

•Floor covering

•Impact and vibration

•Lighting

•Maintenance access

2Environmental evaluation:

•Ambient temperature

•Humidity

•Altitude

•Atmospheric contamination

•Airflow

3Power 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

4Grounding evaluation:

•Circuit breaker size

•CO ground

5Cable and interface equipment evaluation:

•Cable type

•Connector type

•Cable distance limitations

•Interface equipment (transceivers)

6EMI evaluation:

•Distance limitations for signaling

•Site wiring

•RFI levels

1.Verify that each power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source or DC source circuit.

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