Chapter 2 Preparing the Cisco uBR7225VXR Router for Installation

Site Preparation Checklist

Install and use the cable-management bracket included with the Cisco uBR7225VXR rack-mount kit to keep cables organized. Consider the equipment and cabling that is already installed in the rack. Ensure that cables from other equipment will not impair access to the interface slots, or require you to disconnect cables unnecessarily to perform equipment maintenance or upgrades.

In addition to the preceding guidelines, review the precautions for avoiding overtemperature conditions in the “Site Environment” section on page 2-5. To properly install the Cisco uBR7225VXR router chassis in a rack, refer to the instructions in the “Cisco uBR7225VXR Router Chassis Rack-Mounting Options” section on page 3-2.

Caution Do not install the Cisco uBR7225VXR chassis in an enclosed rack or room that is not properly ventilated or air-conditioned. The Cisco uBR7225VXR chassis overheats if the input air temperature reaches 105oF (41oC).

Site Preparation Checklist

Before installing the Cisco uBR7225VXR router, assemble the equipment needed to support your network configuration and subscriber service offering. Ensure all power and cabling requirements are met based on the equipment to be installed. Also ensure that environmental conditions are met to maintain proper equipment operation.

Table 2-2is a checklist that identifies the key tasks to complete.

Table 2-2 Site Preparation Checklist

 

Task

Verified By

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety recommendations and guidelines reviewed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required general CMTS preparations completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Site power voltages verified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Site environmental specifications verified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Downstream and upstream channel plans created.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable plant balanced, swept and verified to comply with DOCSIS or EuroDOCSIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical receivers adjusted for proper upstream RF output levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required passwords, IP addresses, device names available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All additional CMTS equipment to support Internet access services, RF-related

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment, servers and other host computers, a Cisco uBR900 series cable access router,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and console accessory kit to test operation of your network available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required tools and cables available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telco Return Configurations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telco return dial-up plan created.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network access server installed and configured.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone circuits, connections, and all equipment to support telco return available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP Telephony Configurations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cisco uBR7225VXR Universal Broadband Router Hardware Installation Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OL-17309-02

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems UBR7225VXR specifications Site Preparation Checklist, Task Verified By Date