Cisco 7010 Installation Manual page 55

Prepare to Installation
This chapter prepares you to install the Cisco Firepower 7000 and 8000 Series appliances and contains
the following sections:
Installation Guidelines, page 7-1
Safety Recommendations, page 7-2
Maintain Safety with Electricity, page 7-3
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 7-3
Site Environment, page 7-4
Power Supply Considerations, page 7-4
Equipment Rack Configuration Considerations, page 7-4
Installation Guidelines
When you are installing an appliance, use the following guidelines:
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Ensure that there is adequate space around the appliance to allow for servicing the appliance and for
adequate airflow. The airflow in the appliance is from front to back.
Ensure that the air-conditioning can keep the security appliance at a temperature of 41 to 95°F (5 to
35°C).
Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the rack requirements.
Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in 770 W AC Power Supply. If
available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
C H A P T E R
Firepower 7000 and 8000 Series Installation Guide
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