Chapter 4 Site Planning Considerations
Tools Required for Installation
•At least 48 inches (122 cm) of clearance exists between rows of equipment racks. This space is needed to access components in the chassis. Additional clearance may be necessary for installation.
•Enough room exists for the system console terminal, and that the console cable is long enough to reach the routing system from the terminal.
•Fan tray exhaust vents are not blocked, and airflow at the bottom of the chassis is not blocked.
When planning the site, you should think about potential expansion of the system. Consider the following:
•Equipment rack space for additional chassis
•Power and cooling requirements for additional chassis
•Cable management for routing system cables
Tools Required for Installation
The following tools are required to install the Cisco
•Safety hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift to move the equipment to the installation site. Make sure that the device is capable of preventing the router from tipping. For example, you could use a safety hand truck with retractable safety leg wheels and a security strap, such as the Stevens Appliance Truck Company “Escort,” Model STEV
•A scissor lift or similar lifting device to position the chassis in the rack and hold the chassis in place while you bolt it to the rack.
•Electric screwdriver or cordless drill (optional, but helpful)
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•Crescent wrench
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•M6 hex socket screwdriver
•Large and small socket wrenches
•Allen wrench
•Large, medium, and small Phillips screwdrivers
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•Antistatic mat
•Scissors
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