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Cisco Content Delivery Engine 100/200/300/400 Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Content Delivery Engines
Safety Information
Safety Information
This section contains additional important safety information you should know before working with the
CDEs.

Emissions Disclaimer

See Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Content Delivery Engine
100/200/300/400 for product safety and EMC regulatory compliance information. This is an FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) Class A device.

Intended Uses

This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), which may be installed in
Central Offices, Telecommunication Centers, Network Telecommunication Facilities, offices, schools,
computer rooms, and similar commercial type locations where The National Electric Code (NEC)
applies. The suitability of this product for other product categories and environments (medical,
industrial, telecommunications, residential, alarm systems, test equipment, etc.), other than an ITE
application, may require further evaluation.

If AC Power Supplies Are Installed

When installing the CDEs, use the provided AC power cords.
Mains AC power disconnect: The AC power cord(s) is considered the mains disconnect for the server
and must be readily accessible when installed. If the individual server power cord(s) will not be readily
accessible for disconnection then you must install an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This
main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire rack,
not just to the server(s).
Grounding the rack installation: To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, you must include
a third wire safety ground conductor with the rack installation. If the server power cord is plugged into
an AC outlet that is part of the rack, then you must provide proper grounding for the rack itself. If the
server power cord is plugged into a wall AC outlet, the safety ground conductor in the power cord
Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you
must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the
top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting
or servicing the unit in the rack.
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