Chapter 2 Preparing For Installation - Cisco EF4116 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

C H A P T E R 2
Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the equipment and site requirements for router installation. This chapter
includes the cabling requirements for the installation site, descriptions of additional equipment you
will need to complete the installation, and the environmental conditions the site must meet to
maintain normal operation. Instructions for inspecting the system are included in the section
"Inspecting the System." This chapter includes the following preinstallation requirements:
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Safety recommendations to protect you and your equipment
— Safety with electricity
— Preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage
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General site requirements
— Plant wiring (interference considerations, signaling, and distance limitations)
— Site environment
— Site configuration precautions
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Installation Checklist (a table that lists each installation step that you can check off after
completing and then save as a permanent record in your site log)
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Site Log instructions and sample format
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Tools and equipment required for installation
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Preparations for making connections
— Slot numbering
— Unit numbering
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Console and auxiliary port connection considerations
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Network connection considerations
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New system inspection guidelines
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