Cisco Systems ME 6500 Switch User Manual


 
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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Preparation Checklist
Table 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
Proper gauge wire and lugs
1. Verify that each power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source or DC source circuit.
4 Grounding evaluation:
Circuit breaker size
CO ground
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