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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
Creating a Safe Environment
Follow these guidelines to create a safe operating environment:
•Keep tools and chassis components off of the floor and away from foot traffic.
•Clear the area of possible hazards, such as moist floors, ungroun ded power extension cables, and
missing safety grounds.
•Keep the area around the chassis free from dust and foreign conductive material (such as metal
flakes from nearby construction activity).
AC Power Requirements
Ensure that the plug-socket combination is accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device. Refer to Appendix A, “Specifications,” for the AVS 3120 power requirements.
Warning
This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
Statement 1045
Power Supply Guidelines
Follow these guidelines for power supplies:
•Check the power at the site before installing the chassis to ensure that the power is free of spikes
and noise. Install a power conditioner, if necessary, to ensure proper voltages and power levels in
the source voltage.
•Install proper grounding for the site to avoid damage from lightning and power surges.
•The chassis does not have a user-selectable operating range . Refer to the label on the chassis for the
correct AC-input power requirement.
•Several types of AC-input power supply cords are available; make sure that you have the correct type
for your site.
•Install a UPS for your site.
Cabling
Use the cables in the accessory kit to connect the AVS 3120 console port to a console or computer that
is running a console program. In addition to using the console cable, use the provided standard Ethernet
cable to connect the AVS 3120 to your network. Refer to Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” for information
on cable requirements.