C H A P T E R 2

Preparing for Installation

Revised: July 2012

Planning a proper location for the switch and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful system operation. Equipment placed too close together or inadequately ventilated can cause system overtemperature conditions. In addition, poor equipment placement can make network interface connections inaccessible and difficult to maintain.

This chapter describes how to prepare your site for switch installation and includes these sections:

Safety, page 2-1

Site Requirements, page 2-2

System Grounding, page 2-7

Power Requirements, page 2-11

Cabling Requirements, page 2-13

Site Preparation Checklist, page 2-13

Tip For additional information about the Cisco Catalyst 4948E or the Catalyst 4948E-F switch (including configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the documents listed on this page:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6021/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Safety

Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general warnings that are applicable to the entire publication.

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

Statement 1030

Catalyst 4948E and Catalyst 4948E-F Switch Installation Guide

 

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Cisco Systems 4948E-F manual Preparing for Installation, Safety