Cisco 6000 series Site Planning Guide

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Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 Series Routers Site Planning Guide
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Chapter 1 Cisco NCS 6008 Chassis
Overview of Site Planning Steps
Overview of Site Planning Steps
Table 1-2 lists the sequence of tasks to perform as you plan the installation of the routing system. Use
the table as a checklist for all aspects of the installation. For information about a particular task, see the
appropriate section of this site planning guide. After completing the checklist, you should consult your
Cisco installation coordinator for a site-readiness inspection.
Table 1-2 Site Planning Checklist
Site Planning Steps See Check
1. Consider equipment arrival, storage, and
transport to the installation site.
“Basic Site and Installation Planning” section on page 4-1
2. Consider the space where the routing system
will be installed.
“Aisle Spacing and Maintenance Access Floor Plan” section on
page 4-3
3. Plan for power (AC or DC). Chapter 2, “Power and Cooling”
“Power Specifications” section on page 3-2
4. Consider cooling and airflow requirements. “Chassis Cooling System” section on page 2-16
“Facility Cooling Requirements” section on page 2-17
“” section on page 3-5
5. Consider cable management. “Cable Management” section on page 4-4
6. Consider Cisco installation services. “Cisco Installation Services” section on page 4-6

Cisco 6000 series Specifications

General

Category	Network Router
Model	Cisco 6000 series
Routing Protocols	BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, RIP
Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	Varies by model
Power Supply	Redundant power supply options
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Redundancy	Power supplies, fans, route processors
Operating System	Cisco IOS