Cisco NCS 540 Prepare For Installation
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Prepare for Installation
Before you install the Cisco NCS 540, you must prepare your site for the installation.
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General Precautions
Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your chassis:
• 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
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can cause fire or electric
• Position system cables and power supply cable carefully. Route system cables and the power supply
• Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site
• If you turn off your system to avoid damage to the system components, wait at least 30 seconds before
General Precautions, on page 1
Site Planning Checklist, on page 2
Environmental Requirements, on page 2
Airflow Guidelines, on page 2
Site Power Guidelines, on page 6
Site Cabling Guidelines, on page 7
Tools and Equipment, on page 8
Prepare Your Location , on page 9
Prepare Yourself , on page 9
Prepare Rack for Router Installation, on page 10
Cabinet Selection Guidelines, on page 10
Unpack the Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Router, on page 11
environment.
shock by shorting out interior components.
cable and plug so that they are not stepped on or tripped over. Ensure that nothing is rests on your system
component cables or power cable.
modifications. Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
turning it on again.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Prepare for Installation Before you install the Cisco NCS 540, you must prepare your site for the installation. Preparing your site involves these tasks: • General Precautions, on page 1 • Site Planning Checklist, on page 2 • Environmental Requirements, on page 2 •... -
Page 2: Site Planning Checklist
We recommend that you install the unit in a fully sealed enclosure or cabinet. Examples of such cabinets include IP65 cabinets with heat exchanger complying with Telcordia GR487. Temperature must be maintained within –40ºC to 65ºC. This is applicable to Cisco N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A/D, N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A/D, and N540X-4Z14G2Q-A/D router variants. - Page 3 Prepare for Installation Airflow Guidelines • Side clearance—3 inches (7.62 centimeters) Figure 1: Airflow Top View Clearance Prepare for Installation...
- Page 4 Prepare for Installation Airflow Guidelines Figure 2: Airflow Side View Clearance Prepare for Installation...
- Page 5 Prepare for Installation Airflow Guidelines Figure 3: Airflow Side View from Right to Left Figure 4: Airflow Side View of Cisco N540-6Z18G-SYS-A/D Router from Front to Left Prepare for Installation...
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Page 6: Site Power Guidelines
Prepare for Installation Site Power Guidelines Table 1: Airflow Guidelines Router Flow Air Clearance Direction N540X-6Z18G-SYS-A Right to Left At least 3 inches (76.2 millimeters) required on both inlet and exit directions. N540X-6Z18G-SYS-D N540X-8Z16G-SYS-A Right to Left At least 3 inches (76.2 millimeters) required on both inlet and exit directions. -
Page 7: Site Cabling Guidelines
The router requires external surge protection devices for installations where electrical surges higher than 4KV common mode and 2KV differential mode are expected. Failure to do so can result in permanent damage to the router. For Cisco N540-6Z18G-SYS-A/D router, 2KV common mode and 1KV differential modes are supported. -
Page 8: Tools And Equipment
Before you install the router, have all the additional external equipment and cables on hand. For information about ordering, contact a Cisco customer service representative. The extent of your network and the distances between the network interface connections depend, in part, on the following factors: •... -
Page 9: Prepare Your Location
Prepare for Installation Prepare Your Location Prepare Your Location This section illustrates how the building that houses the chassis must be properly grounded to the earth ground. Figure 5: Building with Rack Room Connected to Earth Ground Prepare Yourself This section illustrates how to prepare yourself before removing the chassis from the sealed antistatic bag. The figures show how to wear the ESD strap around the wrist and how to connect the other end of the strap to the ground. -
Page 10: Prepare Rack For Router Installation
Prepare for Installation Prepare Rack for Router Installation Figure 6: Wearing the ESD Strap Prepare Rack for Router Installation Install the chassis into a two-post standard rack with standard horizontal mounting rails. Before you mount the chassis into the rack, we recommend that you do the following: Step 1 Place the rack where you plan to install the chassis. -
Page 11: Unpack The Cisco Ncs 540 Small Density Router
Prepare for Installation Unpack the Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Router Note Ventilated cabinets and racks are not recommended for OSP applications. Table 2: Cabinet Type for Indoor and Outdoor Installation Cabinet Type Suitable for Indoor Installation? Suitable for Outdoor Installation? - Page 12 Prepare for Installation Unpack the Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Router Be sure to save the packaging in case you need to return any of the components products. Note These images are for only representation purposes. The chassis' actual appearance and size would vary.
- Page 13 (Only applicable to Cisco N540-6Z18G-SYS-A/D router) Cable bracket N540-CBL-BRKT-FN Note Most Cisco documentation is available online. The chassis Pointer Card that is shipped with your Cisco NCS 500 Series Services Routers contains links and information to other online documentation. Note If the product is not in use, store the device in the initial packaged condition or in an ESD PE sealed bag with silica gel.
- Page 14 Prepare for Installation Unpack the Cisco NCS 540 Small Density Router Prepare for Installation...