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Cisco Application Deployment Engine (ADE) 2130 and 2140 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Cisco ADE 2130 and 2140 Series Appliance
Preparing Your Site for Installation
Lifting Guidelines
A Cisco ADE 2130 or 2140 Series appliance weighs between 30 lb (13.6 kg) and 51.5 lb (23.4 kg)
depending on what hardware options are installed in the appliance. The appliance is not intended to be
moved frequently. Before you install the appliance, ensure that your site is properly prepared so you can
avoid having to move the appliance later to accommodate power sources and network connections.
Whenever you lift the appliance or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:
• Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the appliance.
• Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the object between your feet.
• Lift the appliance slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must bend down to lift the
appliance, bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce the strain on your lower back muscles.
• Lift the appliance from the bottom and grasp the underside of the appliance exterior with both hands.
Preparing Your Site for Installation
Before installing the Cisco ADE 2130 and 2140 Series appliance, it is important to prepare for
installation by:
• Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures
(MOPs)
• Unpacking and inspecting the appliance
• Gathering tools and test equipment required to properly install the appliance
Site Planning
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
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Typically, you should have prepared the installation site beforehand. As part of your preparation, obtain
a floor plan of the site and the equipment rack where the Cisco ADE 2130 and 2140 Series appliance
will be housed. Determine the location of any existing appliances and their interconnections, including
communications and power. Following the airflow guidelines (see the “Airflow Guidelines” section on
page 2-9) ensures that adequate cooling air is provided to the appliance.
All personnel involved in the installation of the appliance including installers, engineers, and supervisors
should participate in the preparation of a MOP for approval by the customer. (See the “Method of
Procedure” section on page 2-11.)
The following sections provide the site requirement guidelines that you must consider before installing
the appliance:
• Rack Installation Safety Guidelines, page 2-7
• Site Environment, page 2-8
• Airflow Guidelines, page 2-9