Site Planning - Cisco 10008 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation
Before you install the Cisco 10008 router, consider:
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This chapter guides you through the process of preparing for your router installation.
Do not unpack the system until you are ready to install it. Keep the chassis in the shipping container to
prevent accidental damage until you determined an installation site. Use the appropriate unpacking
documentation included with the system.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Site Planning

This section contains site planning information, and will help you plan for the installation of the
Cisco 10008 router. It contains the following sections:
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The power and cabling requirements that must be in place at your installation site
The equipment required to install the router
The environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation
Site Planning, page 2-1
Safety, page 2-11
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 2-12
Electrical Safety, page 2-13
Electrical Safety, page 2-13
Receiving the Cisco 10000 Series Router, page 2-14
Required Tools and Equipment, page 2-16
Cisco Professional Installation
Site Selection Guidelines
Floor Loading Considerations
Site Power Requirements
Site Cabling Guidelines
Rack-Mounting and Location Guidelines, page 2-8
Rack-Mounting and Location Guidelines
Site Planning Checklist
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