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Cisco uBR7225VXR Universal Broadband Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Preparing the Cisco uBR7225VXR Router for Installation
This chapter describes the site requirements for installing the Cisco uBR7225VXR universal broadband
router and contains the following sections:
•Safety Recommendations, page2-1
•Site Requirements, page 2-5
•Required Network Information, page2-7
•Installation Tools, page2-8
•Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Kit, page 2-8
•Equipment Required to Verify Your Plant’s RF Setup, page2-9
•Shipping Container Contents, page2-9
•Provisioning the Cable Headend, page2-10
•Site Preparation Checklist, page2-17
•Component Checklists, page2-18

Safety Recommendations

The following safety guidelines will help to ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list does
not cover all potentially hazardous situations, so be alert. Before installing, configuring, or maintaining
the Cisco uBR7225VXR router, review the safety warnings listed in the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information for Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Routers at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/cable/cmts/ubr7200/regulatory/compliance/ub72rcsi.html
The installation of your Cisco uBR7225VXR universal broadband router should be in compliance with
national and local electrical codes.
Other safety issues to be aware of:
•Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
•Always turn all power supplies off and unplug all power cables before opening the chassis.
•Always unplug the power cable before installing or removing a chassis.
•Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
•Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.