Cisco Systems ASR 1000 Series

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Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers Hardware Installation and Initial Configuration Guide

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Preparing Your Site for Installation

Before you install the Cisco ASR1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, consi der:

• The power and cabling requirements that must be in place at your installation site

• The equipment required to install the router

• The environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation

This chapter contains important safety information you should know before working with the Cisco

ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers and guides you through the process of preparing your

site for router installation.

Note Do not unpack the system until you are ready to install it. Keep the chassis in the shipping container to

prevent accidental damage until you determined an installation site. Use the appropriate unpacking

documentation included with the system.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Safety Recommendations, page 3-2

• Safety Warnings, page 3-2

• Site Planning, page 3-7

• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 3-17

• Electrical Safety, page 3-18

• Receiving a Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router, page 3-19

• Chassis-Lifting Guidelines, page 3-20

• Tools and Equipment, page 3-21

• Checking the Shipping Container Contents, page 3-21

• Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router Installation Checklist, page 3-23