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Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server 6.x
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Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series Hardware
Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings

Read the following safety warnings before you begin installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio

Server system. Translations of the warnings are available online in Regulatory Compliance and Safety

Information for Cisco MeetingPlace 8100 Series at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html.

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:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• 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.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the
rack.
Statement 1006
Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Warning
To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.
Statement 1021
Warning
Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units.
Statement 12
Warning
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
Statement 1019
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
Warning
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
when servicing.
Statement 1034