Choosing The Installation Site; Placement Of Equipment; Rack Mounting - Cisco 3005 - VPN Concentrator - Gateway Operation Manual

Before servicing this product, always disconnect the power cable by pulling the plug, not
the cable itself. Units equipped with redundant power supplies must have both supplies
disconnected before servicing.

Choosing the Installation Site

The installation site for your Cisco Media Processor must meet the following
requirements:
 Protective ground: The protective ground lead of the site's electrical installation
must comply with local and national requirements.
 Environmental condition: The site should be ventilated, dry, and clean, with no
risk to the equipment of contact with water.

Placement of Equipment

Install this equipment in a restricted access location. Make sure the mounting surface
or rack is stable, can support the size and weight of this equipment and is appropriately
anchored according to manufacturer's specifications.
Ventilation and Temperature
This equipment has openings for ventilation to protect it from overheating. To ensure
safe operation and equipment reliability, do not block or cover any of the ventilation
openings. If this product is mounted on a rack, do not obstruct the cooling airflow
through the rack.
Do not install this equipment near any heat sources such as heat registers, radiators,
stoves, or other heat-producing equipment.

Rack Mounting

The rack should be placed on a stable surface, with any stabilizing devices already
installed prior to mounting equipment on the rack.
A closed or multi-unit rack assembly's environment may have a greater operating
ambient temperature than the room ambient temperature. Ensure that the operating
ambient temperature complies with the maximum rated ambient temperature.
The Cisco Media Processor unit is mounted to the rack using the hardware provided in
the accessory kit. In server racks or cabinets four 10-32 x ½ inch size screws and #10
lock washers are used. For Telecom racks four 12-24 x ¾ inch size screws and #12
lock washers are used. The lock washers are placed between the Media Procesor unit
mounting ear and the screw head.
Cabling from the Media Procesor unit should be dressed to prevent blocking air exhaust
from the unit.
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