Review Installation Guidelines - Cisco NCS 5700 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Prepare for Installation
Caution
The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intra-building or
unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must not be
metallically connected to interfaces which connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for
use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require
isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection in
order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
• Products that have AC power ports that are intended for deployments where an external Surge Protective
• This product is designed for a Common Bonding Network (CBN) installation.
• This product can be installed in network telecommunication facilities or locations where the National
• An electrical conducting path shall exist between the product chassis and the metal surface of the enclosure
• The DC return connection to this system should remain isolated from the system frame and chassis
• The nominal DC operating voltage -48 VDC.

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Before installing the chassis, verify that these guidelines are met:
• Site is properly prepared so that there is sufficient room for installation and maintenance. For specifications
• Operating environment is within the ranges listed in table Environmental properties on the
• Chassis is mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting the chassis in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
• Airflow around the chassis and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting
Device (SPD) is utilized at the AC power service equipment (see definition in National Electric Code).
Electric Code applies.
or rack in which it is mounted or to a grounding conductor. Electrical continuity shall be provided by
using thread-forming type mounting screws that remove any paint or nonconductive coatings and establish
a metal-to-metal contact. Any paint or other nonconductive coatings shall be removed on the surfaces
between the mounting hardware and the enclosure or rack. The surfaces shall be cleaned and an antioxidant
applied before installation.
(DC-I).
on the clearances required for chassis installation, see
Convergence System 5700 Series: NCS-57B1 Fixed Chassis Data Sheet
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
chassis in the rack.
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5700 Series Fixed-Port Routers
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Clearance Requirements, on page 22.
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