Cisco Systems 8500, AIRCT8510300K9 Unpacking the Controller

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Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide

Chapter 1 Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide

Unpacking the Controller

The controller must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must

install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250,

as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance

with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you

must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as

the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7.

Furthermore, you must verify that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch

wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices. Because of the high

ground-leakage currents associated with multiple systems connected to the same power source, Cisco

recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or

includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or

those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet

strips for the controller is not recommended.

Warning

To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special

precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure

your safety: (1) This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.

(2) When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the

heaviest component at the bottom of the rack. (3) If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices,

install

the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006

Caution To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack, at least two people

are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet.

Caution To prevent damage, ensure that water or excessive moisture cannot get into the controller.

Unpacking the Controller

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller and prepare it for operation:

Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.

Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.

Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 1-11 are included in the shipment.

Step 4 Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales

representative.