Overview

Prepare the site to install your N9164E-NS4-O switch.

Temperature requirements

This section describes the required environmental temperature operating ranges for the Cisco N9164E-NS4-O switch.

Humidity requirements

This topic explains the effects of high humidity on the Cisco N9164E-NS4-O switch, including potential moisture damage and corrosion, and specifies the acceptable operating and nonoperating humidity ranges.

Altitude requirements

This topic explains the altitude requirements for operating the Cisco N9164E-NS4-O switch.

Dust and particulate requirements

This topic explains how to keep your switch environment free of dust and particles.

Minimizing electromagnetic and radio frequency interference

This topic explains the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) from the switch on nearby devices such as radios, televisions, and telephones, and outlines guidelines to reduce EMI and RFI.

Shock and vibration requirements

This topic explains whether the switch will withstand shock and vibration.

Preventing electrostatic discharge damage

This topic explains why you must use and regularly test electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist straps to protect switch components from static electricity damage.

Ground requirements

This topic explains how to ground the switch to avoid voltage issues.

Plan for power requirements

This topic explains how to prepare power requirements for the Cisco N9164E-NS4-O switch.

Airflow requirements

This topic explains how to identify and configure the correct airflow direction for the Cisco N9164E-NS4-O switch.

Rack and cabinet requirements

This topic explains the types of racks and cabinets suitable for installing your switch.

Clearance requirements

This topic explains the required chassis clearances between the chassis and any other rack, device, or structure for installation, cable routing, airflow, and maintenance.

Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements

This topic explains the NEBS statements for safety, spatial and environmental design that are applicable to the Cisco N916E-NS4-O switches.