Site Preparation Checklist - Cisco MDS9120 - MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch Installation Manual

Site Preparation Checklist

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Table D-1 Site Planning Checklist
Task No. Planning Activity
1 Space evaluation:
• Space and layout
• Floor covering
Impact and vibration
•
Lighting
•
Maintenance access
•
2 Environmental evaluation:
• Ambient temperature
• Humidity
• Altitude
• Atmospheric contamination
• Air flow
3 Power evaluation:
Input power type
•
Power receptacles
•
Receptacle proximity to the equipment
•
Dedicated circuit for power supply
•
Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
•
power supplies
2
UPS for power failures
•
4 Grounding evaluation:
• Circuit breaker size
• CO ground (AC- powered systems)
5 Cable and interface equipment evaluation:
Cable type
•
Connector type
•
Cable distance limitations
•
Interface equipment (transceivers)
•
6 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) evaluation:
• Distance limitations for signaling
• Site wiring
3
• RFI levels
1. Verify that the power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source circuit.
2. UPS = uninterruptible power supply.
3. RFI = radio frequency interference.
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix D
Verified By Time
Site Planning and Maintenance Records
Date
OL-21514-01