Q
Add the VA from each piece of equipment together to find the total VA
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requirement. Then add 30% to determine the minimum amperage
requirements for the UPS.
Transition time (the time necessary for the UPS to transfer from utility power to
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full-load battery power).
The longest potential time period the UPS might be required to supply backup
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power.
Whether or not the UPS unit also provides online protection.
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2.2
Installation Tasks Checklist
To perform the actual switch installation, the site implementation engineer must
perform the following tasks, which are detailed in this section.
CAUTION! Be sure to review the safety information before starting the installation
1. Check the installation site to verify the installation of cabinet power feeds, rails,
and grounding.
2. Unpack the equipment and inspect for any shipping damage. Any shipping
damage should be reported to the shipping company.
3. Verify that the equipment shipped matches the packing list.
4. Mark the rack and install the mounting rails.
5. Physically install the switch in the rack.
2.2.1
Tools and Equipment Required
An ESD wrist strap
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A #2 Phillips screwdriver
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Pen (felt-tip) to mark the mounting holes
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2.2.2
Check the Installation Site
The switches are designed to be installed in an existing server cabinet (not a telco
cabinet), where it can be mounted in a standard equipment rack.
Be sure of the following:
The cabinet has a full earth ground to provide reliable grounding.
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There is enough room to work on the equipment.
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The equipment will have enough clearance for front and rear access.
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D000024-000 Rev. A
and during the installation process (refer to
2 – Installation
Appendix
B).
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