Basic Site And Installation Planning; System Specifications - Cisco NCS 4016 Installation Manual

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
Appendix B, "System Specifications."
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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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In addition, make sure that the installation site meets the following access requirements:
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When planning the site, you should think about potential expansion of the system. Consider the
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Basic Site and Installation Planning, page 3-1
Equipment Rack Considerations, page 3-2
Aisle Spacing and Maintenance Access Floor Plan, page 3-3
Cable Management, page 3-4
Noise Control, page 3-5
Cisco Installation Services, page 3-5
System Testing, Certification, and Warranties, page 3-5
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?
Is there a scissor lift or similar lifting device available to lift the chassis into the equipment rack?
At least 36 inches (92 cm) of clearance exists between rows of equipment racks. This space is needed
to access components in the chassis. Additional clearance may be necessary for installation.
Enough room exists for the system console terminal, and that the console cable is long enough to
reach the routing system from the terminal.
Fan tray exhaust vents are not blocked, and airflow at the bottom of the chassis is not blocked.
Equipment rack space for additional chassis
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