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Prepare the Site

This chapter discusses the general requirements necessary to prepare your site for the installation of the TippingPoint X-Series System.

Overview

Before installing the new TippingPoint X-Series, you need to gather materials and prepare the network and hardware site. To carefully and correctly install the component(s) you must read through all preparation instructions and requirements. This chapter includes general guideline information for all TippingPoint devices.

The chapter consists of the following sections:

•“Safety Requirements” on page 8

•“Rack and Clearance Requirements” on page 12

•“Ventilation and Location” on page 12

•“Environmental Requirements” on page 12

•“Reliable Earthing” on page 12

•“System Grounding Requirements” on page 12

•“Unpack the TippingPoint System” on page 13

For specific information on the models, review the specific chapters per model:

•Chapter 3‚ “TippingPoint X505 Overview”

•Chapter 4‚ “TippingPoint X506 Overview”

•Chapter 5‚ “TippingPoint X710 Overview”

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