Cisco Systems 3120 Preparing Your Site for Installation

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Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide

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Chapter2 Preparing for Installation

Preparing Your Site for Installation

Figure2-1 Chassis ESD Wrist Strap Ground Example

Step4 Connect the work surface to the chassis using a grounding cable and alligator clip.

Caution Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing, replacing, or rep airing components.

Preparing Your Site for Installation

This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of your

AVS 3120. Before you select an installation site for the AVS 3120, read the electrical, environmental,

and physical requirements as described in Appendix A, “Specifications.” Ensure that your site is

properly prepared before beginning installation.

This section includes the following topics:

•Environmental Requirements

•Choosing a Site for Installation

•Ensuring Overcurrent Protection

•Grounding the AVS 3120

•Creating a Safe Environment

•AC Power Requirements

•Cabling

DO NOT INSTALL INTERFACE

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Contents

Main Page CONTENTS Page Page Page Preface Audience Organization Related Documentation Conventions x xi xii Page Obtaining Documentation Cisco.com Product Documentation DVD Ordering Documentation Documentation Feedback Cisco Product Security Overview Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Product Alerts and Field Notices Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Submitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Page Page Product Overview Introduction System Hardware Features Front Panel Features 1 3 Rear Panel Features Ports and Connectors Ethernet Connectors RJ-45 Cables Console Port RJ-45 to DB-9 or DB-25 Adapter Page Preparing for Installation Safety Warnings and Cautions 2-2 2-3 General Precautions Maintaining Safety with Electricity Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Preparing Your Site for Installation Environmental Requirements Choosing a Site for Installation Ensuring Overcurrent Protection Grounding the AVS 3120 Creating a Safe Environment AC Power Requirements Power Supply Guidelines Cabling Precautions for Rack-Mounting Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options Required Tools and Equipment Installing the AVS 3120 Unpacking and Inspecting the AVS 3120 If the Product is Damaged Installing Your AVS 3120 Attaching a Two-Post Rack Bracket to the AVS 3120 Page Installing the AVS 3120 on a Workbench or Tabletop Connecting Cables Connecting AC Power Booting the AVS 3120 Booting with a Console Connected Establishing a Serial Console Connection Configuring Network Settings Page Setting the Time Checking the Front Panel LEDs 1 3 Removing or Replacing an AVS 3120 Troubleshooting the AVS 3120 Hardware Checking the Basics Checking Connections Maintaining Your AVS 3120 Maintaining Your Site Environment Temperature Humidity Altitude Dust and Particles Corrosion Electrostatic Discharge Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Power Source Interruptions Using Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Page APPENDIX A Specifications Page APPENDIX B Open Source License Files Apache License Page Page Page INDEX A B C D E F G L M N P T U W