Site Planning Checklist; Safety Guidelines - Cisco ASR 1001-X Hardware Installation Manual

Site Planning Checklist

• Ensure that the power and cabling requirements are in place at your installation site.
• Ensure that the equipment required to install the router is available.
• Ensure that your installation site meets the environmental conditions to maintain normal operation.
Before installing the Cisco ASR 1001-X Router, you must consider power and cabling requirements that must
be in place at your installation site, special equipment for installing the router, and the environmental conditions
your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation.
The shipping package for the router is engineered to reduce the chances of product damage associated with
routine material handling experienced during shipment:
• Router should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position.
• Keep the router 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 Cisco ASR 1001-X
• Electrical service to the site complies with the requirements.
• The electrical circuit servicing the Cisco ASR 1001-X Router complies with the requirements.
• Consideration has been given to console port wiring and limitations of the cabling involved, according
• The Cisco ASR 1001-X Router Ethernet cabling distances are within limitations.
• The equipment rack in which you plan to install the Cisco ASR 1001-X Router chassis complies with

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.
This section contains guidelines, and do not include every potentially hazardous situation. When you
Note
install a router, always use common sense and caution.
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to TIA/EIA-232F.
requirements. Careful consideration has be given to safety, ease of maintenance, and proper airflow in
selecting the location of the rack.
Preparing Your Site for Installation