Prepare For Installation; General Precautions - Cisco NCS 540 Hardware Installation Manual

Prepare for Installation

Before you install the Cisco NCS 540, you must prepare your site for the installation.
Preparing your site involves these tasks:
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General Precautions

Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your chassis:
• Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources, and do not block cooling vents.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can cause fire or electric
• Position system cables and power supply cable carefully. Route system cables and the power supply
• Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site
• If you turn off your system to avoid damage of system components, wait at least 30 seconds before
General Precautions, on page 13
Site Planning Checklist, on page 14
Site Power Guidelines, on page 14
Site Cabling Guidelines, on page 15
Tools and Equipment, on page 16
Prepare Your Location , on page 17
Prepare Yourself , on page 18
Prepare Rack for Router Installation, on page 18
Unpack the Cisco NCS 540 Router, on page 19
environment.
shock by shorting out interior components.
cable and plug so that they are not stepped on or tripped over. Ensure that nothing is rests on your system
component cables or power cable.
modifications. Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
turning it on again.
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