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Chapter 3
Installing and Cabling the C-series
Platform
This chapter describes how to install the C-series platform and attach cables. It
contains the following topics:
■ Before You Begin on page 13
■ Freestanding Installation on page 13
■ Rack-Mounted Installation on page 14
■ Cabling the System on page 15
■ The Next Step on page 18
Before You Begin
Before installing the system, be sure you:
■ Have a plan for installing the system that takes into consideration future
expansion.
■ Have the tools and accessories needed to complete the installation.
■ Read and understand the clearance requirements for the front and back of the
chassis for cable routing and other unit access. See Environmental
Requirements on page 44 for more information.
■ Read and understand the clearance requirements for the top and bottom of the
chassis to ensure adequate ventilation.
■ Prepare the equipment racks by measuring and marking space for each system
you plan to install.
Freestanding Installation
When installing the system on a table top or in any other freestanding mode, be sure
to leave enough space around the system for adequate ventilation. Position the
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