A checklist to ensure that your site is prepared for the switch installation.
Planning the location and layout of your equipment rack or cabinet is essential for successful switch operation, ventilation, and accessibility.
The table lists the site planning tasks. We recommend that you complete the tasks before you install the switch. Your completion of each task ensures a successful switch installation.
| Planning activity |
Verification Time and Date |
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| Space evaluation: |
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| Space and layout |
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| Floor covering |
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| Impact and vibration |
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| Lighting |
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| Physical access |
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| Maintenance access |
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| Environmental evaluation: |
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| Ambient temperature |
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| Altitude |
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| Humidity |
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| Airflow |
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| Atmospheric contamination |
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| Power evaluation: |
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| Input power type |
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| Power receptacles |
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| Receptacle proximity to the equipment |
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| Dedicated (separate) circuits for power redundancy |
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| UPS for power failures |
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| Grounding: proper wire gauge and lugs |
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| Circuit breaker size |
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| Grounding evaluation: |
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| Data center ground |
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| Cable and interface equipment evaluation: |
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| Cable type |
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| Connector type |
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| Cable distance limitations |
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| Interface equipment (transceivers) |
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| EMI evaluation: |
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| Distance limitations for signaling |
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| Site wiring |
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| RFI levels |
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