Cisco CRS-1 Site Planning Manual page 49

Site Planning Considerations
This chapter describes the general considerations to address while planning for the installation of the
Cisco CRS 8-Slot LCC. It does not repeat the specifications in
Specifications"but you should keep those specifications in mind as you plan for your system.
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Basic Site and Installation Planning
As you plan for basic site and installation requirements, consider the following:
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Basic Site and Installation Planning, page 4-1
Tools Required for Installation, page 4-2
Equipment Rack Considerations, page 4-3
Aisle Spacing and Maintenance Access Floor Plan, page 4-4
Power and Cooling Requirements, page 4-6
System Console, page 4-6
Cable Management, page 4-6
Route Processor Cables, page 4-7
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PLIM Interface Cables, page 4-7
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Custom Cables, page 4-7
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Noise Control, page 4-8
Cisco Installation Services, page 4-8
System Testing, Certification, and Warranties, page 4-8
Does the installation site have adequate power for the routing system?
Can the routing system be positioned close to the AC or DC power source, and are the power
receptacles easy to reach?
Does the site have appropriate equipment racks with space available in which to install the system?
Are additional equipment racks required? See the
page 3-4 for information about rack requirements.
Is there a scissor lift or similar lifting device available to lift the chassis into the equipment rack?
Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Site Planning Guide
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Chapter 3, "Technical and Environmental
"Equipment Rack Specifications" section on
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