Cisco Catalyst 6840 Series Hardware Installation Manual page 45

Preparing for Installation
Table 13: Site-Planning Activities
Task No.
1
2
3
4
Activity
Space evaluation:
• Space and layout
• Floor covering
• Impact and vibration
• Lighting
• Maintenance access
Environmental evaluation:
• Ambient temperature
• Humidity
• Altitude
• Atmospheric contamination
• Airflow
Power evaluation:
• Input power type
• Power receptacles (Depends
on power supply)
• Receptacle proximity to the
equipment
• Dedicated (separate) circuits
for redundant power supplies
• UPS for power failures
• DC systems: Proper gauge
wire and lugs
Grounding evaluation:
• Circuit breaker size
• CO ground (AC- and
DC-powered systems)
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