Site Planning Checklist; Safety Guidelines; Safety Warnings - Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Installation Manual

Site Planning Checklist

Before installing the controller, you must consider power and cabling requirements that must be in place at
your installation site, special equipment for installing the controller, and the environmental conditions your
installation site must meet to maintain normal operation.
The shipping package for the controller is engineered to reduce the chances of product damage associated
with routine material handling experienced during shipment:
• Controller should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position.
• Keep the controller in the shipping container until you have determined the installation site.
Note Inspect all items for shipping damage. If an item appears damaged, contact a Cisco customer service
representative immediately.
Site Planning Checklist
Use the following checklist to perform and account for all the site-planning tasks described in this chapter:
• The site air conditioning system can compensate for the heat dissipation of the controller.
• Electrical service to the site complies with the requirements.
• The electrical circuit servicing the controller complies with the requirements.
• Consideration has been given to console port wiring and limitations of the cabling involved, according
• The Ethernet cabling distances are within limitations.
• The equipment rack in which you plan to install the controller chassis complies with requirements. Careful

Safety Guidelines

Before you begin the installation or replacement procedure, review the safety guidelines in this section to
avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
Note This section contains guidelines, and do not include every potentially hazardous situation. When you install
a controller, always use common sense and caution.

Safety Warnings

Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might harm
you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
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to TIA/EIA-232F.
consideration has been given for safety, ease of maintenance, and proper airflow in selecting the location
of the rack.
Preparing Your Site for Installation