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Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System Hardware Installation Guide

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Preface

This guide describes how to install your Cisco AVS 3120 Application Velocity System and get it ready

for operation. It describes how to prepare your site for installation, how to install the AVS in an

equipment rack, and how to maintain and troubleshoot the AVS 3120 hardware.

This preface contains the following major sections:

•Audience, page vii

•Organization, page viii

•Related Documentation, page viii

•Conventions, pageix

•Obtaining Documentation, page xiv

•Documentation Feedback, page xv

•Cisco Product Security Overview, page xv

•Product Alerts and Field Notices, page xvi

•Obtaining Technical Assistance, page xvii

•Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, pagexviii

Audience

Warning

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Statement 1030

This guide is intended for the following trained and qualified service personnel who are responsible for

installing and operating the AVS:

•System installer

•Hardware technician

•System operator

You should be familiar with networking equipment and cabling, and have a basic knowledge of

electronic circuitry and wiring practices.

To complete the installation, including the software configuration for the AVS, you should be familiar

with basic networking principles and configurations, especially web p age protocols.

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