Preparing for Installation 2-3
Safety Recommendations
•Review the safety warnings contained in the document entitled Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for the Cisco 12000 Series Gigabit Switch Routers (Document
Number 78-4347-02). This document accompanied the shipment of your Cisco 12008
router; familiarize yourself with its contents before attempting to install, configure, or
maintain the router.
•Cisco 12008 routers configured with AC-input power suppli es are shipped with a 3-wire
electrical grounding-type plug that fits only into a grounding-type po w er outl et. Th is is
a safety feature that you should not circumvent. Equipment grounding should comply
with local and national electrical codes.
•Cisco 12008 routers configured with DC-input power supplies require a 40-ampere DC
circuit breaker for the input DC power source. This circuit breaker should protect
against short-circuit and overcurrent faults in accordance with United States National
Electrical Code NFPA 70 (United States), Canadian Electrical Code, part I, CSA C22.1
(Canada), and IEC 364 (other countries).
•Only a DC power source that complies with the safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
requirements in UL950, CSA 950, EN 60950, and IEC950 can be connected to a
Cisco12008 DC-input power supply.
•A Cisco 12008 configured with DC-input power supplies that is to be used in a restricted
access area must be installed in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18
of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
•A Cisco12008 configured with DC-input power supplies must have a readily accessible
disconnect device incorporated in the fixed wiring for the site.
Lifting Guidelines
A fully configured Cisco 12008 router weighs approximately 187 lb (84.8 kg); it is not
intended to be moved frequently.
Before installing the router, ensure that your site is prepared properly so that you can avoid
having to move the router later to accommodate the availability/proximity of power sources
and network interface connections.
Whenever you lift or move the router (or any other heavy object), observe the following
guidelines: