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8800 Series Chassis Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Plan Your Site
By carefully planning your site, you can maximize the performance of your existing network
and ensure that it is ready to migrate to future networking technologies. The site planning
process has three major parts:
Meeting site requirements
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The physical installation site has to meet the following requirements for a safe and
successful installation:
Building and electrical code requirements
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Environmental, safety, and thermal requirements for the equipment you plan to install
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Equipment rack requirements
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Evaluating and meeting cable requirements
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After examining your physical site and verifying that all environment requirements are
met, evaluate and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of the
equipment to determine if you need to install new cables.
Meeting power requirements
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To run your equipment safely, you have to meet the specific power requirements for each
power supply unit installed in the system. For power supply specifications, see
Power Supply
Site Requirements
This section describes requirements to consider when preparing your installation site,
including:
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Operating Environment Requirements
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Rack Specifications and Recommendations
Operating Environment Requirements
Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.
Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During
the early planning stages of installing or modifying your LAN, it is important that you develop
a thorough understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.
Building and Electrical Codes
Building and electrical codes vary depending on your location. Comply with all code
specifications when planning your site and installing cable. The following sections are
provided as a resource to obtain additional information.
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