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Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
AppendixG Site Preparation and Maintenance Records
Site Preparation Checklist
TableG-1 Site Planning Checklist
Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date
1 Space evaluation:
•Space and layout
•Floor covering
•Impact and vibration
•Lighting
•Maintenance access
2 Environmental evaluation:
•Ambient temperature
•Humidity
•Altitude
•Atmospheric contamination
•Air flow
3 Power evaluatio n:
•Input power type
•Power receptacles1
•Receptacle proximity to the
equipment
•Dedicated circuit for power supply
•Dedicated (separate) circuits for
redundant power supplies
•UPS2 for power failures
1. Verify that the power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source circuit.
2. UPS = uninterruptible power supply.
4 Grounding evaluation:
•Circuit breaker size
•CO ground (AC-powered systems)
5 Cable and interface equipment
evaluation:
•Cable type
•Connector type
•Cable distance limitations
•Interface equipment (transceivers)
6EMI
3 evaluation:
•Distance limitations for signaling
•Site wiring
•RFI4 levels