Chapter 9
Installation Guidelines and Requirements
This chapter reviews preinstallation considerations such as electrical, environmental, and safety compliances for the
This chapter contains the following topics:
■Your Preinstallation Responsibilities on page 43
■Environmental Requirements on page 44
■Regulatory Compliances on page 44
■Safety Guidelines on page 45
■Equipment Rack Requirements on page 46
■Cabling Recommendations on page 47
■Product Reclamation and Recycling Program on page 48
■Hardware Compliance on page 49
Your Preinstallation Responsibilities
Complete the following tasks before installing the system:
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Verify that the electrical supply meets all AC and DC power requirements. See System Specifications on page 35.
Verify that the site meets all environment specifications. See “Environmental Requirements” on page 44 and “System Specifications” on page 35.
Verify that the cables you plan to use meet the specifications, and review the cabling recommendations. See Cabling Recommendations on page 47.
■Verify the operation of all telephone circuits, digital services, and T1 facilities required for installation.
■Ensure that all IP requirements are met, such as IP addresses, subnet masks, and any specific routing protocol information.
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