Site Preparation Checklist - Cisco 6509 - Catalyst Chassis Switch Installation Manual

Site Preparation Checklist

Also be aware of the following caution concerning the use of Category 5e and Category 6 Ethernet
cables:
Caution Category 5e and Category 6 cables can store large levels of static electricity because of the dielectric
properties of the materials used in their construction. Always ground the cables (especially in new cable
runs) to a suitable and safe earth ground before connecting them to the module.
Site Preparation Checklist
Table 2-4
series switch. Completing each activity helps ensure a successful switch installation.
Table 2-4 Site Planning Checklist
Task No. Planning Activity
1 Space evaluation:
• Space and layout
• Floor covering
Impact and vibration
•
Lighting
•
Maintenance access
•
2 Environmental evaluation:
Ambient temperature
•
• Humidity
• Altitude
Atmospheric contamination
•
Airflow
•
3 Power evaluation:
Input power type
•
Power receptacles (Depends on power supply)
•
• Receptacle proximity to the equipment
• Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
power supplies
• UPS for power failures
DC systems: Proper gauge wire and lugs
•
4 Grounding evaluation:
Circuit breaker size
•
CO ground (AC- and DC-powered systems)
•
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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lists the site planning activities that you should perform prior to installing the Catalyst 6500
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