Chapter 3
Installation Guidelines and
Requirements
Your Preinstallation Responsibilities
This chapter reviews preinstallation considerations such as electrical,
environmental, and safety compliances for E-series routers. For complete system
specifications, refer to Chapter 11, System Specifications.
Topic
Complete the following tasks before installing the system:
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Verify that the electrical supply meets all AC and DC power requirements. See
Chapter 11, System Specifications.
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Verify that the site meets all environment specifications. See
Requirements
later in this chapter and Chapter 11, System Specifications.
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Verify that the cables you plan to use meet the specifications, and review the
cabling recommendations. See
Verify the operation of all telephone circuits, digital services, and T1 facilities
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required for installation.
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Ensure that all IP environment requirements are met, such as IP addresses,
subnet masks, and any specific routing protocol information.
Cabling Recommendations
Your Preinstallation Responsibilities
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Environmental
later in this chapter.
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