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Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Preparation Checklist
Also be aware of the following caution concerning the use of Category 5e and Category 6 Ethernet
cables:
Caution Category 5e and Category 6 cables can store large levels of static electricity because of the dielectric
properties of the materials used in their construction. Always ground the cables (especially in new cable
runs) to a suitable and safe earth ground before connecting them to the module.
Site Preparation Checklist
Table 2-4 lists the site planning activities that you should perform prior to installing the Catalyst 6500
series switch. Completing each activity helps ensure a successful switch installation.
Table 2-4 Site Planning Checklist
Task No. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date
1 Space evaluation:
• Space and layout
• Floor covering
• Impact and vibration
• Lighting
• Maintenance access
2 Environmental evaluation:
• Ambient temperature
• Humidity
• Altitude
• Atmospheric contamination
• Airflow
3 Power evaluation:
• Input power type
• Power receptacles (Depends on power supply)
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• Receptacle proximity to the equipment
• Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
power supplies
• UPS for power failures
• DC systems: Proper gauge wire and lugs
4 Grounding evaluation:
• Circuit breaker size
• CO ground (AC- and DC-powered systems)
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