
Chapter 1 Overview
Planning for Your Installation
•Information Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform, page 
•Information Required for Configuring VSM, page 
Items Required for Installation
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| Power source and power protection. | The Multi Services Platform connects | |
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| Network connectivity. | The Multi Services Platform connects | |
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| Keyboard, monitor, and mouse. | Performing the initial configuration of | |
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Items required for rack mounting a Multi Services Platform
Rack.
The device mounts in a standard
For information about appropriate racks and environments, see the “Preparing to Rack Mount” section on page 
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