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CHAPTER
2-1
Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Preparing for Installation
Planning a proper location for the switch and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is
essential for successful system operation.
This chapter describes how to prepare your site for switch installation and contains these sections:
• Safety, page 2-1
• Site Requirements, page 2-3
• Power Requirements, page 2-9
• Cabling Requirements, page 2-11
• Site Preparation Checklist, page 2-11
Safety
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings in this section are general
warnings that are applicable to the entire publication and may also appear in specific procedures.
Warning
Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units;
disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units.
Statement 12
Warning
When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the
fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray.
Statement 258
Warning
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1003