Chapter 9
Installation Guidelines and Requirements
This chapter reviews preinstallation considerations such as electrical, environmental,
and safety compliances for the C-series platforms. For complete system specifications,
see “System Specifications” on page 35.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ Your Preinstallation Responsibilities on page 43
■ Environmental Requirements on page 44
■ Regulatory Compliances on page 44
■ Safety Guidelines on page 45
■ Equipment Rack Requirements on page 46
■ Cabling Recommendations on page 47
■ Product Reclamation and Recycling Program on page 48
■ Hardware Compliance on page 49
Your Preinstallation Responsibilities
Complete the following tasks before installing the system:
■ Verify that the electrical supply meets all AC and DC power requirements. See
System Specifications on page 35.
■ Verify that the site meets all environment specifications. See “Environmental
Requirements” on page 44 and “System Specifications” on page 35.
■ Verify that the cables you plan to use meet the specifications, and review the
cabling recommendations. See Cabling Recommendations on page 47.
■ Verify the operation of all telephone circuits, digital services, and T1 facilities
required for installation.
■ Ensure that all IP requirements are met, such as IP addresses, subnet masks,
and any specific routing protocol information.
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