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Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 Series Configuration Registrar Manual
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Chapter2 Preparing for Installation
Required Tools and Equipment
•Avoid placing the system in an overly congested rack or directly next to another equipment rack.
Heat exhaust from other equipment can enter the inlet air vents and cause an overtemperature
condition.
•Equipment near the bottom of a rack might generate excessive heat that is drawn upward and into
the intake ports of the equipment above. The warm air can cause an overtemperature condition in
the equipment above.
•Ensure that cables from other equipment do not obstruct the airflow through the chassis or impair
access to the power supplies or cards. Route cables away from field-replaceable components to
avoid disconnecting cables unnecessarily for equipment maintenance or upgrades.

Stabilizing the System

Follow these guidelines to stabilize the equipment rack:
•Installany stabilizers that came with your equipment rack before mounting or servicing the system
in the rack.
•Load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest system at the bottom.
•Donot stack the system on top of any other equipment. If the system falls, it can cause severe bodily
injury and damage the equipment.
•If you are using an equipment shelf, ensure that the shelf is constructed to support the weight and
dimensions of the chassis.
•If you are using a telco rack, ensure that the weight of the chassisdoes not make the rack unstable.
Secure the telco rack with ceiling brackets if the rack is populated with heavy equipment.
•Bolt the rack to the floor for stability.

Lifting the System

Follow these guidelines when lifting the system:
•Disconnect all power and external cables before lifting the system.
•Ensure that your footing is solid and the weight of the system is evenly distributed between your
feet.
•Liftthe system slowly, keeping your back straight. Lift with your legs, not with your back. Bend at
the knees, not at the waist.
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and equipment to install the system:
•The provided accessory kit, which includes:
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Rack-mount kit
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Console cable
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Power cord
•Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
•ESD grounding strap