Site And Safety Guidelines; Site Guidelines - Cisco IPS-4240-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4240 Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing the Sensor
Place the sensor in an ESD-controlled environment.
Step 5
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Place the sensor on a stable work surface.
Step 6
Refer to the chapter that pertains to your sensor model.
Step 7

Site and Safety Guidelines

This section describes site guidelines and safety precautions to take when working with electricity, with
power supplies, and in an ESD environment. It contains the following topics:
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Site Guidelines

Place the appliance on a desktop or mount it in a rack. The location of the appliance and the layout of
the equipment rack or wiring room are extremely important for proper system operation. Equipment
placed too close together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can cause system malfunctions
and shutdowns, and can make appliance maintenance difficult.
When planning the site layout and equipment locations, keep in mind the following precautions to help
avoid equipment failures and reduce the possibility of environmentally-caused shutdowns. If you are
experiencing shutdowns or unusually high errors with your existing equipment, these precautions may
help you isolate the cause of failures and prevent future problems.
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Site Guidelines, page 1-17
Rack Configuration Guidelines, page 1-18
Electrical Safety Guidelines, page 1-18
Power Supply Guidelines, page 1-19
Working in an ESD Environment, page 1-19
Electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air temperature might not be adequate to cool
equipment to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate circulation. Make sure that the
room in which you operate your system has adequate air circulation.
Always follow the ESD-prevention procedures to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static
discharge can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure.
Make sure that the chassis top panel is secure. The chassis is designed to allow cooling air to flow
effectively within it. An open chassis allows air leaks, which can interrupt and redirect the flow of
cooling air from the internal components.
Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 5.0
Site and Safety Guidelines
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