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Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site-Planning Checklist
Tab l e 2-2 Site-Planning Checklist
Task N o. Planning Activity Verified by Time Date
1Space evaluation:
Space and layout
Floor covering
Impact and vibration
Lighting
Maintenance access
2Environmental evaluation:
Ambient temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Atmospheric contamination
Airflow
3Power evaluation:
Input power type
Receptacle proximity to the equipment
Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
power supplies
UPS for power failures
4Grounding evaluation:
Circuit breaker size
5Cable and interface equipment evaluation:
Cable type
Connector type
Cable distance limitations
Interface equipment (transceivers)
6EMI evaluation:
Distance limitations for signaling
Site wiring
RFI levels