Site Planning Considerations; Basic Site And Installation Planning - Cisco NCS 4000 Series Hardware Installation

Site Planning Considerations

This chapter describes the general considerations to address while planning for the installation of the Cisco
NCS 4016 chassis. As you plan for your system, keep in mind the specifications listed in
Specifications, on page 143
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Basic Site and Installation Planning

As you plan for basic site and installation requirements, consider the following:
• 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
• Does the site have appropriate equipment racks with space available in which to install the system? Are
• Is there a scissor lift or similar lifting device available to lift the chassis into the equipment rack?
In addition, make sure that the installation site meets the following access requirements:
• At least 36 inches (92 cm) of clearance exists between rows of equipment racks. This space is needed
• Enough room exists for the system console terminal, and that the console cable is long enough to reach
Basic Site and Installation Planning, page 17
Equipment Rack Considerations, page 18
Aisle Spacing and Maintenance Access Floor Plan, page 19
Cable Management, page 20
Noise Control, page 21
Cisco Installation Services, page 21
System Testing, Certification, and Warranties, page 21
easy to reach?
additional equipment racks required?
to access components in the chassis. Additional clearance may be necessary for installation.
the routing system from the terminal.
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