Cisco Systems VG350 Location and Mounting Requirements, Temperature Control and Ventilation

C H A P T E R 3

Planning Your Installation

Before you install your Cisco VG350 Voice Gateway, consider the information in this chapter:

•Location and Mounting Requirements, page 3-1

•Distance Limitations for Interface Cables, page 3-4

•Interference Considerations, page 3-5

Location and Mounting Requirements

The three mounting possibilities for your Cisco VG350 Voice Gateway are as follows:

•Rack-mount

•Wall-mount

•Bench-top

The mounting location must provide the following:

•Access to the chassis

•Access to a suitable power source

•Access to an appropriate earth ground

•Allowance for adequate heat dissipation and airflow around the chassis

Temperature Control and Ventilation

The installation location (room, closet, or cabinet) for the Cisco VG350 Voice Gateway should always be well ventilated and provide adequate air circulation to ensure proper cooling. The room temperature should be maintained between 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C).

Note The Cisco VG350 Voice Gateway chassis is designed for back and sides-to-front airflow.

Cisco VG350 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide

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