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Catalyst 4948E and Catalyst 4948E-F Switch Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Preparation Checklist
Ta b l e 2-2 Site Planning Checklist
Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date
1 Space evaluation:
• Space and layout
• Floor covering
• Impact and vibration
• Lighting
• Maintenance access
2 Environmental evaluation:
• Ambient temperature
• Humidity
• Altitude
• Atmospheric contamination
• Airflow
3 Power evaluation:
• Input power type
• Power receptacles (Depends on power supply)
1
• Receptacle proximity to the equipment
• Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
power supplies
• UPS for power failures
2
• DC systems: Proper gauge wire and lugs
1. Verify that each power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source or DC source circuit.
2. Refer to the power supply’s kVA rating as a sizing criteria in determining the output required by the UPS. The power supply’s
kVA rating value is listed in the specifications table for each power supply in Appendix A.
4 Grounding evaluation:
• Circuit breaker size
• CO ground (AC- and DC-powered systems)
5 Cable and interface equipment evaluation:
• Cable type
• Connector type
• Cable distance limitations
• Interface equipment (transceivers)
6 EMI evaluation:
• Distance limitations for signaling
• Site wiring
• RFI levels