Site Planning; General Precautions - Cisco ASR 1000 series Hardware Installation Manual

Site Planning

This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is
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applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain
that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to
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hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI)
that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not
operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement
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Site Planning
This section contains site planning information, and will help you plan for the installation of the
Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers. It contains the following sections:
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General Precautions

Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your Cisco ASR 1000 Series
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Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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General Precautions, page 5-8
Site Selection Guidelines, page 5-9
Floor Loading Considerations, page 5-12
Site Power Guidelines, page 5-12
Site Cabling Guidelines, page 5-13
Rack-Mounting Guidelines, page 5-16
Site Planning Checklist, page 5-18
Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources and do not block cooling vents.
Do not spill food or liquids on your system components and never operate the product in a wet
environment.
Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can cause fire or
electric shock by shorting out interior components.
Position system cables and power supply cables carefully. Route system cables and the power supply
cable and plug so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing else rests on
your system component cables or power cable.
Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site
modifications. Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
If you turn off your system, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again to avoid system
component damage.
Chapter 5 Preparing Your Site for Installation
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