Site Preparation Checklist - Cisco Catalyst 6807-XL Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation
You can also use a center rack-mount kit for 23-inch, telco-style racks. The kit is not included in the accessory
kit, but can be ordered separately (Part number C6800-XL-CNTR-MNT=). Installation instructions are included
with the kit.
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged and that the rack is stabilized.
Caution
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor
Warning
before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
Statement 1048
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions
to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing
The chassis are designed to be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119
Note
standards.
To maintain proper air circulation through the Catalyst switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain
Note
a minimum 6-inch (15-cm) separation between a wall and the chassis air intake or a wall and the chassis
air exhaust. You should also allow a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between the hot air
exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis. Failure to maintain adequate air space can
cause the chassis to overheat and the system to fail. On Catalyst switch chassis in which the airflow is
from front to back, you can place the chassis side-by-side.
Related Topics
Selecting Rack Enclosure Cabinets, on page 16
Accessory Kit, on page 31

Site Preparation Checklist

The following table lists the site-planning activities that you should perform prior to installing the switch.
Completing each activity helps ensure a successful switch installation.
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heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
the unit in the rack. Statement 1006
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